Hotel Impossible
Overview
Hotel Impossible, a reality series airing on the Travel Channel, follows seasoned hotelier Anthony Melchiorri and his expert team as they transform failing hotels into thriving establishments. Each episode showcases the challenges faced by these struggling businesses, with Melchiorri providing invaluable insights and hands-on solutions. Premiering on April 9, 2012, the show highlights the dramatic changes that can occur when experienced professionals step in to revitalize the hospitality industry, ultimately aiming to restore hope and profitability to these beleaguered venues.
Episodes
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1
Gurney's Inn: Montauk, NY
Hospitality specialist Anthony Melchiorri works to transform underperforming hotels into popular destinations. In the inaugural episode, he tackles a ...
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2
Penguin Hotel: South Beach, FL
The host explores a boutique hotel in Miami's South Beach that is battling to carve out its niche amidst the vibrant and fashionable competition.
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3
New Yorker Boutique Hotel: Miami, FL
Anthony steps in to assist the owners of the New Yorker Boutique Hotel in Miami, who are facing financial difficulties after investing all their savin...
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4
Purple Orchid Inn Resort and Spa: Livermore, CA
The host assists soon-to-be parents in revitalizing their underperforming resort and spa located in Livermore, California.
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5
Ocean Manor Resort: Fort Lauderdale, FL
The host explores a high-rise resort in Fort Lauderdale that is facing challenges. He discovers that the sushi restaurant and beachfront bar have grea...
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6
Hotel Corpus Christi Bayfront: Corpus Christi, TX
In Corpus Christi, the host arrives at a hotel that’s facing tough times and attempts to reignite the owner’s passion for the business, which appe...
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7
La Jolla Cove Suites: La Jolla, CA
A worn-down hotel in La Jolla, California undergoes a transformation.
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8
Southern Oaks Inn: Branson, MO
In Branson, MO, the Southern Oaks Hotel is nearly empty because of poor promotion. Anthony faces the challenge of messy housekeeping staff, a lobby cl...
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9
Fiddler's Inn: Nashville, TN
A hotel in Nashville has struggled for three years, even though it’s located directly across from the Grand Ole Opry. The owner attributes the decli...
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10
Newport Inn: Newport, RI
Anthony steps in to help a hotel where the oblivious owner is more focused on purchasing modern gym equipment than maintaining the property itself or ...
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11
Dude Rancher Lodge: Billings, MT
In the heart of Billings, MT, the Dude Rancher Lodge struggles with a one-star rating and a lack of customers. Its decor features a mix of historical ...
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12
The Vermont Inn: Mendon, VT
The Vermont Inn, with its 16 rooms, is struggling to attract guests and diners under the management of the owners' brother-in-law. To turn things arou...
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13
Dream Inn: Daytona Beach, FL
In Daytona Beach, Anthony is determined to save the Dream Inn from bankruptcy, only to find that the general manager is rendered ineffective due to hi...
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Caribe Playa Beach Resort: Puerto Rico
Anthony receives a call to a seaside resort in Puerto Rico, where he quickly realizes that the issues stem from the general manager's lack of responsi...
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2
Triangle T Ranch: Dragoon, AZ
Anthony is determined to revitalize the historic Triangle T Ranch in Arizona. The current owner is struggling to manage the property, leaving the grou...
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3
Maui Sunseeker Resort: Maui, HI
Anthony travels to Maui to assist a struggling gay and lesbian resort that's facing severe financial difficulties. To turn things around, he must pers...
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4
The Hotel Leger: Mokelumne Hill, CA
Anthony is on his way to Hotel Leger, located in Calaveras County, California, close to the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Mokelumne Hill. The hotel featu...
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5
Glacier Bear Lodge: Yakutat, AK
Anthony heads to Alaska to rescue a struggling fisherman’s lodge that is plagued by a strong fish odor and deteriorating wooden floors and ceilings.
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6
Telemark Hotel and Resort: Cable, WI
The Telemark Lodge faces closure in six to eight months unless Anthony can address the ongoing management and sales problems affecting the team. He al...
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7
Periwinkle Inn: Cape May, NJ
Anthony is determined to pull the Periwinkle Inn in New Jersey out of financial trouble, but he faces resistance from its controlling owner and mother...
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8
The Curve: Palm Springs, CA
Anthony is brought in to transform an old economy motel into a stylish boutique hotel, only to find that the rooms are in terrible condition and the l...
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9
Casa Verde: Rincon, Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, a raucous hotel bar is causing guests to leave, leaving Anthony overwhelmed as he tackles the task of revamping the bar and refreshing...
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10
Gardenia Resort: Negril, Jamaica
Anthony arrives at the 75-room Gardenia Resort in Jamaica, only to be confronted with unkempt rooms and a general manager who lacks the assertiveness ...
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11
Alpenhof Lodge: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Anthony arrives at a stunning ski lodge, only to discover that the family running it is grappling with internal conflicts.
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12
Bromley Sun Lodge: Peru, VT
Anthony is summoned to assist the Bromley Sun Lodge, a hotel struggling with lackluster upkeep and owners who are overwhelmed following a fire that ne...
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13
Western Riviera: Grand Lake, CO
Anthony heads to the Western Riviera in Grand Lake, CO, to assist a couple who are new to the hotel industry. They face the challenge of managing a te...
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Crack Vials and Denials: Baltimore, MD
Anthony makes a trip to the Abacrombie Inn, a former award-winning bed and breakfast located in the heart of Baltimore’s historic district. Sadly, t...
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2
Greece Lightning: Litochoro, Greece
Anthony travels to Mount Olympus in Greece to assist the ailing Litohoro Olympus Resort Villas and Spa, which is plagued by mold. Will he be able to c...
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3
Fire Drill Flame Out: Douglas, AZ
Anthony boards a flight to the quaint town of Douglas, a few hours away from Tucson, Arizona. His mission is to breathe new life into the historic Hot...
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4
Tropical Termites: Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Anthony heads to the Hotel Iguanazul, nestled along the stunning Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Faced with a tipsy owner, a resort cluttered with trash,...
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5
Shotgun Start: Water Gap, PA
Anthony arrives at the Water Gap Country Club in Pennsylvania, home to a prestigious PGA golf course. However, with the venue under new ownership and ...
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9
Don't Bug Me: Kissimmee, FL
Anthony makes a trip to the Sevilla Inn in Kissimmee, Florida, conveniently located near some of the country's best theme parks. The owner, who prefer...
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10
Niagara Falls Down: Niagara Falls, Canada
Anthony visits the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, where the shabby Ritz Inn is facing tough times. With a hard-headed owner, unkempt rooms, and a wed...
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Hollywood Nightmare: Hollywood, CA
Anthony travels to Hollywood, CA, to renovate the Liberty Hotel. Faced with a host of challenges, including absent fire alarms, discarded syringes, an...
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Making Waves: Myrtle: Beach, SC
In Myrtle Beach, SC, Anthony shakes things up by stepping in to assist the struggling Carnival Inn. With the elevators and rooms in dire need of a mak...
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Crash Course in Daytona: Daytona Beach, FL
In Daytona Beach, FL, Anthony sets out to rescue the iconic 50-room Streamline Hotel. His mission involves tapping into its NASCAR heritage to guide t...
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Swinging for the Fences: State College, PA
Anthony finds himself in a desperate situation upon learning that the 85-room Autoport Motel in State College, PA, is facing foreclosure. With the hot...
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Rotting Woodstock: Woodstock, NY
Anthony heads to the charming and historic town of Woodstock, NY, aiming to revive the struggling Woodstock Lodge, which has 35 rooms. However, he fac...
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Crappy Management: Crookston, MN
In Crookston, MN, Anthony steps in to assist the ailing 73-room Crookston Inn & Convention Center. Tensions rise as he confronts a grumpy manager abou...
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Resort to Spanking: Manson, WA
In the picturesque lakeside town of Manson, WA, Anthony finds himself at the troubled Mountain View Lodge. Dealing with a passive-aggressive owner who...
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Packing Heat: Brewer, ME
Anthony travels to the Maine coast to assist the Vacationland Inn, where he must educate the owners and the gun-toting managers interested in purchasi...
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Clearing the Heir: Moclips, WA
Anthony Melchiorri travels to Moclips, WA, to assist the family-operated Ocean Crest Resort. The guest rooms evoke the charm of a 70s sitcom, while th...
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10
Sleeping on the Job: San Francisco, CA
Anthony is relentlessly pursuing the owner of the CitiGarden Hotel in San Francisco, but with filthy guest rooms, a lackluster general manager, and an...
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11
Getting Screwed: Williston, ND
Upon arriving in the bustling oil town of Williston, ND, Anthony notices that the Missouri Flats Inn is not providing a satisfactory experience for it...
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12
The Big Sleasy: New Orleans, LA
In the vibrant and tourist-filled streets of New Orleans, Anthony explores a boutique hotel and quickly discovers the plight of its overworked staff a...
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Bite Me: Nashua, NH
In Nashua, N.H., Anthony faces a challenge at the 40-room Country Barn Motel, where a bed bug infestation needs urgent attention. He meets with the th...
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Not ANice Hotel: Orlando, FL
In Orlando, FL, Anthony checks out the 350-room ANice Inn & Suites, only to find it far from pleasant. Encountering killer bees, bedbugs, mold, and ev...
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To Be or Not To Be: Cedar City, UT
Anthony heads to Cedar City, UT, to lend a hand to the owners of the Stratford Court Hotel. When he gets there, he finds them in the midst of renovati...
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Hershey Addiction: Hershey, PA
In Hershey, PA, a paradise for both adrenaline junkies and chocolate lovers, Anthony finds himself amidst the excitement. However, the general manager...
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Dirty Water Falls: Niagara Falls, NY
Anthony finds himself in Niagara Falls, NY, at the 55-room Waldorf Niagara Hotel, where the owner's penny-pinching has led to a series of problems, in...
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Sweating Bullets in Panama: David, Panama
Anthony makes his way to the Las Olas Resort in Panama, only to realize it's quite remote, and the taxis aren't dependable. Upon his arrival, he's gre...
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See Smell By The Seashore: Virginia Beach, VA
The Sea Shell Motel, a 24-room establishment in Virginia Beach, is struggling financially. Upon his arrival, Anthony discovers that the elderly owner ...
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Spinning Out of Control: Galena, IL
Anthony arrives at the Grant Hills Motel in Galena, IL, ready to lend a hand. However, he quickly realizes that the primary problem isn’t the shabby...
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11
A Tall Odor in Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach, SC
Anthony confronts the challenges at the Lancer Motel, a rundown establishment with 59 rooms located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The motel is plag...
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Underwear, Under Where?: Gatlinburg, TN
At the 120-room Brookside Resort in Gatlinburg, TN, Anthony faces the challenge of a manager who avoids confronting guests, a team of exhausted housek...
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13
Ex Marks the Spot: Bangor, ME
Anthony heads to Bangor, Maine, to assist the Charles Inn, which is struggling financially. The hotel is facing challenges not only from its dwindling...
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Hostel Takeover: El Paso, TX
In the opening episode of Season 7, Anthony confronts unsightly dirt and safety concerns at an old Texas hotel that has been transformed into a hostel...
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5
Branson Misery: Branson, MO
Can Anthony mend the rift between a quarreling family and battling contractors in Branson, MO?
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Boss's Time Out: Bossier City, LA
Anthony travels to Bossier City, Louisiana, to assist the hotel employees who are facing mistreatment from their abusive owners.
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Malpractice in Hawaii: Lihue, HI
Anthony steps in to assist the Kauai Inn in Hawaii, only to find that the management is based out-of-state. Meanwhile, the local staff are aware of th...
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The Pain in Maine: Rockland, ME
Anthony arrives at a hotel in the charming town of Rockland, Maine, which is showing signs of neglect due to the previous owner's mismanagement.
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9
Going Poconowhere: Towanda, PA
Anthony Melchiorri needs to deliver a reality check to the owner to rescue The Bradford Inn in Towanda, PA.
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11
Funeral Home Impossible: San Juan Bautista, CA
Anthony needs to persuade a hotel owner in California to hand over her property to her children.
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12
Anchorless in Anchorage: Anchorage, AK
Anthony Melchiorri heads to Alaska to persuade a hotel owner to revamp his ineffective management approach.
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Full Throttle in Sturgis: Sturgis, SD
Anthony is determined to rescue three underperforming hotels close to Sturgis, S.D. He takes on the challenge of addressing all the problems at these ...
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Fire Island Meltdown: Fire Island, NY
At Clegg's Hotel on Fire Island, New York, Anthony encounters an overbearing owner who is resistant to modernizing his hotel, which has remained virtu...
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Alarmed in Alaska: Soldotna, AK
At Hooligan's Lodge in Soldotna, Alaska, Anthony encounters an owner who refuses to adhere to local fire regulations. Not only does she struggle to pa...
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Rocky's Hot Tub Horror Show: Albany, NY
Anthony makes a trip to a troubled hotel in Albany, New York, where he finds dirty rooms and inadequate management. The owner is considering a costly ...
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Jersey Shore Uproar: Wildwood, NJ
Anthony arrives at the White Caps Motel in Wildwood, New Jersey, the top destination along the Jersey Shore. Upon finding out that the motel isn’t a...
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Lake Superior, Hotel Inferior: Bayfield, WI
Anthony heads to Bayfield, Wisconsin, to assist the overwhelmed Greunke's First Street Inn and Restaurant. The family-run establishment is faltering, ...