Hotelier Ruth Watson continues her campaign to reform Britain's failing hotels with a visit to At Alfeges B&B in Greenwich. With just three bedrooms this is the smallest extablishment she visits in the series. Proprietor Robert Gray started the B&B several years ago to help him keep busy and make money between acting jobs. A former antique dealer, Robert's house is full of unusual art and objects. His bedrooms are decorated with artistic flair and his personality and wit is largely displayed throughout the house.
When Ruth arrives, she hits on the first problem before she's even through the door. Robert's quirky garden is overgrown and there is no exterior signage, so guests are finding it hard to locate. And things are no better inside. Robert's three bedrooms are creatively decorated, but only have one ensuite - the others share a tiny bathroom. Ruth's also troubled by the B&B's website, which announces St Alfeges as "A cheap gay B&B in central London", something she feels gives off the wrong message. But the biggest problem of all is the smell she meets when opening one of the shower doors - it's enough to make her feel physically sick.
The Hotel Inspector goes out Thursdays at 9pm on Five. The Hotel Inspector Unseen follows on Five Life at 10pm - offering further unseen, often explosive, footage of the hotel owners' reactions to Ruth's appraisals.