Synopsis

Alex begins this series at the Astor in Plymouth, a three-star hotel with sixty-two rooms, owned by the spirited Joseph Louei. Having climbed from the ranks as a pot-washer to become a hotel proprietor over thirty years, Joseph takes considerable pride in his accomplishments. Yet, Plymouth has in recent years seen a surge of budget chain hotels, presenting a significant challenge to independent establishments like the Astor. During his nine years of ownership, the hotel has yet to turn a profit.