QE2: THE WORLD’S MOST LUXURIOUS HOTEL

NEW SERIES STARTS TONIGHT ON CHANNEL 5

The QE2, the most famous ocean liner in the world, now has a new home in Dubai. And, a new life as a floating hotel. This magnificent vessel is bigger than Titanic and has transported rockstars and royalty, and sailed over 6 million miles, circumnavigating the globe 25 times.

Hotel QE2 has now been open in Dubai for just under two years. She is a little bit of Britain fighting her corner in the world’s toughest hotel market.

With a multimillion pound refurbishment ongoing, and a new team at the helm, will it be sink or swim for Hotel QE2?

EPISODE 1: In today’s episode …

At 52 years of age, Hotel QE2 is one of the oldest landmarks in Dubai.   Millions have already been spent on her refurbishment, but she’s still only 40% complete.

With more than 100 five-star hotels, competition in the Dubai hotel market is fierce.  Designer Chris needs to launch new superior suites on the ship’s top deck to keep up. The first VIP guests are due to check into them in just a few days. But the rooms are far from ready.

Not only that, but there’s a glamorous new arrival coming to town. The QE2’s bigger and younger sister, the Queen Mary 2. And it’s Queen Mary 2 passengers who are due to be checking into the new rooms.  But first, QE2’s Head of Tours Peter is hoping to a sneaky peak at the new rival to size up the competition.

Meanwhile, Executive Chef Dino and his team have a big event booked in: a traditional Burns night supper for 200 guests. The QE2 was built on the Clyde, so it’s a matter of pride to get everything absolutely right. But where do you find haggis in the UAE?? 

And there’s an even bigger headache on the horizon. The Burns Night shindig is due to be held in the historic Queens Room, which played host to her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, back in the day. But it’s also undergoing a bit of a facelift – which also isn’t finished …

Can the QE2 team pull out all the stops to get everything ready in time and impress the best?

QE2: The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel starts tonight at 9pm on Channel 5