Following her first hit run in 2008 Alex Polizzi returns for Series 5 of The Hotel Inspector. Alex is an award-winning hotelier, the daughter of hotelier and interior designer Olga Polizzi, the granddaughter of Lord Forte and niece of Sir Rocco Forte, so she has all the industry experience and authority needed to turn flagging hotels into profitable ventures. Alex’s mission remains the same for this well-established format - casting fresh and expert eyes over a number of struggling hotels, in the hope of bringing them up to the impeccably high standards of excellence synonymous with the Forte name. Alex brings a practical intelligence and fiery Italian temperament to bear on every level of the hotel trade. From staffing to menus and from décor to hygiene, Alex will leave no stone unturned in her desire for improvement.

The Hotel Inspector (1/8) Crown Inn
The first programme in this series to be inspected by Alex is the Crown Inn in Lewis. This is The Hotel Inspector’s biggest challenge to date! The Crown Inn has had a long and illustrious history, dating back to 1675, and is reputedly Lewes’ oldest inn. But since current owner Karen Lloyd took over the helm two and a half years ago – this historic coaching inn is failing, dismally. Having been dethroned of a star rating, going from three to two and with atrocious Trip Advisor reviews – Karen is desperate. Cue the Hotel Inspector – and it doesn’t take long for Alex to find faults.

The Hotel Inspector (2/8) Walpole Bay
In this episode Alex visits the Walpole Bay, an Edwardian hotel in Margate that is rapidly reaching crisis point. Can she talk some sense into the feuding family owners and give this fading venture a brighter future?

The Hotel Inspector (3/8) Sunnyside
Alex attempts to help the struggling Sunnyside Hotel in Blackpool. In a bid to boost the B&B's pitiful occupancy rate, the owners plan a huge refurbishment - but refuse to take on Alex's suggestions. Can she get them to incorporate her design ideas and improve the lousy service?

The Hotel Inspector (4/8) Rose and Crown
Alex visits the market town of Wisbech, where the 300-year-old Rose and Crown is in crisis. Can the hotel inspector convince owners Jacquie and Jonathan to eliminate the mountains of paperwork strangling their business?

The Hotel Inspector (5/8) The Swan
Alex visits the 14th-century Swan Hotel in Norfolk. With 15 empty bedrooms and a deserted restaurant, the Swan is struggling to stay afloat. Can Alex breathe some life into this lame duck?

The Hotel Inspector (6/8) African Queen
Alex climbs aboard the floating hotel, African Queen. With the boat running at just 30 per cent occupancy, owners Bonny and Andy are at breaking point. Can the Hotel Inspector throw this beleaguered couple a life jacket?

The Hotel Inspector (7/8) Glangrywyney Court
Alex checks in to Glangrwyney Court in the Black Mountains. Despite a five-star rating and a reasonable occupancy rate, the guest-house is bleeding cash at an alarming rate. Can Alex get to the bottom of this money pit?

The Hotel Inspector (8/8) Hotel Du Repos
The Hotel Inspector checks in to Liz and Michael's guesthouse in the Swiss Alps. The British couple emigrated a year ago - but their hopes of a restful retirement have been destroyed by an avalanche of work. Can Alex help keep their dream alive?

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