Grand Hotel
Luxury hotel drama, filled with secrets and romance
About Grand Hotel
Released: 2019
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TV14
Run time: 42m
Cast
Demián Bichir, Roselyn Sánchez, Denyse Tontz, Bryan Craig, Wendy Raquel Robinson
Grand Hotel is an American mystery drama television series developed by Brian Tanen based on the Spanish series Gran Hotel, created by Ramón Campos and Gema R. María. The show first premiered on ABC on June 17, 2019.
The story centers around the Riviera Grand Hotel in Miami Beach, the last family-owned hotel in the area, where scandals, escalating debt and explosive secrets hide beneath a picture-perfect exterior. The drama unfolds as the members of the Mendoza family and the hotel’s staff confront various mysteries while managing the hotel.
The show is known for its intriguing plot twists and a deep dive into the lives and secrets of a seemingly perfect affluent family.
Making / ProductionCreator Brian Tanen adapted this American version from the original Spanish series, bringing the drama and mystery of Gran Hotel to the American audience. Produced under the ABC Studios, the series was filmed on location around the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel to capture the authentic glitz and glamour of the Miami-lifestyle.
Actors- Demian Bichir as Santiago Mendoza - the charismatic owner of the Riviera Grand Hotel. His charm and command over the hotel is undeniable.
- Roselyn Sanchez as Gigi Mendoza - Santiago’s glamorous second wife. Her cunning and clever mind is often the driving force behind the hotel's operations.
- Denzel Whitaker as Mateo - The hotel's manager who is constantly challenged by the Mendoza family's antics.
- Bryan Craig as Javi Mendoza - The rebellious and playful son of Santiago Mendoza, who often finds himself in trouble.
- The Grand Hotel series is based on the original Spanish show "Gran Hotel".
- The Riviera Grand Hotel portrayed in the series is actually the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel.
- While the show has a unique take, it shares some similar themes with other family-owned business dramas such as Dynasty or Succession.
As of now, the show has not won any awards.
Quotes- "This is my home. And I'll do whatever it takes to protect it." - Santiago Mendoza
- "Every family has their secrets, and we are no exception." - Gigi Mendoza
- "Hey Mami" by Sylvan Esso: Played in the pilot episode during the hotel's fashion show.
- "Sunshine" by POWERS: Played during Javi's pool side gathering in the second episode.
About Grand Hotel
A juicy drama unfolding in a Miami-based, family-owned luxury hotel revealing secrets, scandals and escalating conflicts.