''Grand Hotel'' is an American
mystery drama
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television series developed by Brian Tanen, based on the Spanish TV series ''
Gran Hotel'' created by Ramón Campos and Gema R. Neira. The series premiered on June 17, 2019, on
ABC, and stars
Demián Bichir
Demián Bichir Nájera (; born 1 August 1963) is a Mexican actor. After starring in telenovelas, he began to appear in Hollywood films. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in '' A Better Life''.
Personal life
Bich ...
,
Roselyn Sanchez Rosalyn may refer to:
* "Rosalyn" (song), song by Pretty Things
People
* Rosalyn Borden (1932–2003), American actress
*Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President of the United States Jimmy Carter
* Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (born 1987), American basket ...
,
Denyse Tontz,
Bryan Craig,
Wendy Raquel Robinson
Wendy Raquel Robinson is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as high school principal Regina "Piggy" Grier on The WB comedy sitcom '' The Steve Harvey Show'' (1996–2002), and as sports agent Tasha Mack on The CW/ BET/ Para ...
,
Lincoln Younes,
Anne Winters, Feliz Ramirez, and Justina Adorno. ''Grand Hotel'' is executive produced by Ramón Campos, Teresa Fernández-Valdés,
Bob Daily,
Bill D'Elia
William D'Elia is an American screenwriter, producer, director and actor.
Life
D'Elia grew up in Queens, New York City, and is a second generation Italian-American. He graduated from Ithaca College, and earned a master's degree in communicat ...
,
Eva Longoria Bastón, Ben Spector, and Tanen. Longoria Bastón also appears on the series in a recurring role. ''Grand Hotel'' was canceled in October 2019 after one season.
Premise
Set at the Riviera Grand Hotel, the last family-owned hotel in
Miami Beach
Miami Beach is a coastal resort city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was incorporated on March 26, 1915. The municipality is located on natural and man-made barrier islands between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, the latter of which se ...
, ''Grand Hotel'' follows owner Santiago Mendoza, his glamorous second wife, Gigi, and their adult children, as well as the Riviera's staff.
Cast and characters
Main
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Demián Bichir
Demián Bichir Nájera (; born 1 August 1963) is a Mexican actor. After starring in telenovelas, he began to appear in Hollywood films. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in '' A Better Life''.
Personal life
Bich ...
as Santiago Mendoza, the patriarch of the Mendoza family and owner of the Riviera Grand Hotel, which he inherited from his late wife Beatriz. He is Javi, Alicia and Jason’s father and Carolina and Yoli's stepfather.
*
Roselyn Sanchez Rosalyn may refer to:
* "Rosalyn" (song), song by Pretty Things
People
* Rosalyn Borden (1932–2003), American actress
*Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President of the United States Jimmy Carter
* Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (born 1987), American basket ...
as Gigi Mendoza, Santiago's second wife who was also Beatriz's best friend. She is Carolina and Yoli's mother and Javi, Alicia and Jason’s stepmother.
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Denyse Tontz as Alicia Mendoza, Santiago's daughter who recently graduated with an
MBA
A Master of Business Administration (MBA; also Master's in Business Administration) is a postgraduate degree focused on business administration. The core courses in an MBA program cover various areas of business administration such as accounti ...
from the
Cornell University School of Hotel Administration
The Nolan School of Hotel Administration (SHA, more commonly known as the Hotel School) at Cornell University is a specialized business school in the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, a private Ivy League university located ...
and steps in to help her father manage the ailing hotel
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Bryan Craig as Javi Mendoza, Santiago's disabled playboy son who wants to take on more responsibility
*
Wendy Raquel Robinson
Wendy Raquel Robinson is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as high school principal Regina "Piggy" Grier on The WB comedy sitcom '' The Steve Harvey Show'' (1996–2002), and as sports agent Tasha Mack on The CW/ BET/ Para ...
as Helen "Mrs. P" Parker, the head of staff at the Riviera
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Lincoln Younes as Danny, a recently hired waiter at the Riviera who is investigating the disappearance of his sister Sky, who worked at the hotel
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Shalim Ortiz as Mateo, the hotel manager and Santiago's right-hand man who secretly works for the hotel's creditors
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Anne Winters as Ingrid, a pregnant housekeeper at the Riviera
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Chris Warren as Jason Parker, Mrs. P's son who is later revealed to be Santiago’s biological son. He also works at the Riviera as a waiter
* Feliz Ramirez as Carolina, Gigi's self-obsessed daughter and Yoli's fraternal twin sister
* Justina Adorno as Yoli, Gigi's queer daughter and Carolina's fraternal twin
Recurring
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Arielle Kebbel
Arielle Caroline Kebbel (born February 19, 1985) is an American actress and model. She has appeared in various television series, including ''Gilmore Girls'' (2003–2004), '' The Vampire Diaries'' (2009–2017), '' Life Unexpected'' (2010), '' ...
as Sky Garibaldi, a line chef at the Riviera Grand Hotel who mysteriously disappeared during a hurricane; it is implied she knows something unpleasant about Santiago's past. Sky was also Yoli's secret girlfriend prior to her disappearance.
*
Jencarlos Canela
Jencarlos Canela (born April 21, 1988) is an American actor and singer. Canela starred in the telenovela '' Mi corazón insiste en Lola Volcán'', and two other telenovelas.
In September 2013, he began a new project called "Scan Me" on his offi ...
as El Rey, the self-proclaimed "King of Miami" and a famous rapper hired by Alicia to help attract new business to the hotel
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John Marshall Jones as Malcolm Parker, Mrs. P's husband and Jason's adoptive father who is also the head of maintenance and facilities at the Riviera; he is diagnosed with lung cancer, following a collapse
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Matt Shively
Matthew James Shively Jr. (born September 15, 1990)
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as Nelson, a concierge at the hotel who tries to blackmail Mateo over Sky's disappearance, and winds up getting hit by a truck. Mateo then kills him at the hospital to cover up his secret.
* Sabrina Texidor as Marisa, a masseuse at the Riviera who begins to have a secret romantic relationship with Yoli
*
Elizabeth McLaughlin as Heather Davis, Danny's longtime girlfriend back home
* Stefanie Sherk as Dr. Sonja Grant, the hotel doctor at Riviera Grand Hotel
*
Adrian Pasdar
Adrian Pasdar (born April 30, 1965) is an American film, television, and voice actor. He is known for his roles in ''Profit'', ''Near Dark'', '' Carlito's Way'', '' Mysterious Ways'', '' Heroes'' and as Glenn Talbot on ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' ...
as Felix, Gigi's ex-husband and Carolina's and Yoli's father, who is currently in hiding after scamming countless investors, including Santiago, out of their life savings
*
Christina Vidal as Detective Ayala, a detective in Skye’s disappearance who shows up to help Danny
Guest
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Ken Kirby as Byron, Carolina's fiancé and son of the Chinese family slated to buy the hotel; the sale and the wedding falls through after Byron learns that Carolina cheated on him with El Rey ("Pilot", "Art of Darkness", "Dear Santiago")
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Eva Longoria Bastón as Beatriz Mendoza, Santiago's late wife and Alicia and Javi's mother, whose family has owned the Riviera Grand Hotel for generations ("Curveball", "Art of Darkness", "Dear Santiago")
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Richard Burgi as Michael Finn, the arrogant owner of the Finn Hotel Group and Santiago's primary competitor ("Love Thy Neighbor", "Where the Sun Don't Shine")
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Freddie Stroma as Oliver, a former classmate of Alicia's who works for Finn as a hotel manager ("Love Thy Neighbor", "Where the Sun Don't Shine")
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Katey Sagal
Catherine Louise "Katey" Sagal (; born January 19, 1954) is an American actress and singer. She is known for playing Peggy Bundy on '' Married... with Children'' (1987–1997), Leela on ''Futurama'' (1999–2003, 2008–2013, 2023), Cate Henne ...
as Teresa Williams, the boss of the crime syndicate to which Santiago owes money ("Groom Service", "Suite Little Lies", "Art of Darkness")
*
Cassie Scerbo as Vanessa, a professional cheerleader with whom Jason becomes romantically involved ("Suite Little Lies", "Art of Darkness", "A Perfect Storm")
*
Jessalyn Gilsig
Jessalyn Sarah Gilsig (born November 30, 1971) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Lauren Davis in ''Boston Public'', Gina Russo in ''Nip/Tuck'', Terri Schuester in ''Glee'', and as Siggy Haraldson in ''Vikings''.
Early lif ...
as Roxanne, Ingrid’s mom who hooked up with Javi (“A Perfect Storm”)
Episodes
Production
Development
On November 21, 2017, it was announced that
ABC was developing an American adaptation of the Spanish TV series ''
Gran Hotel''. The pilot script for ''Grand Hotel'' was set to be written by Brian Tanen who was also set as an executive producer alongside
Eva Longoria
Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón ( Longoria; March 15, 1975) is an American actress, producer, and director. After a number of guest roles on several television series, she was recognized for her portrayal of Isabella Braña on the CBS daytim ...
, Ben Spector, Oliver Bachert, and Christian Gockel. Production companies involved with the pilot include
ABC Studios
ABC Signature is an American television production studio that is a subsidiary of Disney Television Studios, a division of Walt Disney Television, which is part of the Disney General Entertainment Content division of The Walt Disney Company. T ...
and UnbeliEVAble Entertainment. On February 2, 2018, it was announced that ABC had given the production a pilot order. On February 23, 2018, it was reported that Ken Olin would direct the pilot episode.
On May 11, 2018, it was announced that ABC had given the production a series order. Additionally, it was reported that Ramón Campos and Teresa Fernández-Valdés, producers of the original Spanish series, were joining the series as executive producers.
A few days later, it was announced that the series would premiere in the spring of 2019 as a
mid-season replacement
In American network television scheduling, a mid-season replacement is a television show that premieres in the second half of the traditional television season, usually between December and May. Mid-season replacements usually take place after a ...
. On December 12, 2018, it was announced that the series would be held back from mid-season and instead debut during the summer season with a premiere date of June 17, 2019. It was scheduled to air weekly on Mondays during the 10 PM time slot.
On October 1, 2019, ''Grand Hotel'' was canceled after one season.
Casting
In February 2018, it was announced that
Roselyn Sanchez Rosalyn may refer to:
* "Rosalyn" (song), song by Pretty Things
People
* Rosalyn Borden (1932–2003), American actress
*Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President of the United States Jimmy Carter
* Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (born 1987), American basket ...
and
Chris Warren had joined the pilot's main cast.
In March 2018, it was reported that
Demián Bichir
Demián Bichir Nájera (; born 1 August 1963) is a Mexican actor. After starring in telenovelas, he began to appear in Hollywood films. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in '' A Better Life''.
Personal life
Bich ...
,
Wendy Raquel Robinson
Wendy Raquel Robinson is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as high school principal Regina "Piggy" Grier on The WB comedy sitcom '' The Steve Harvey Show'' (1996–2002), and as sports agent Tasha Mack on The CW/ BET/ Para ...
,
Shalim Ortiz,
Denyse Tontz,
Anne Winters,
Bryan Craig,
Lincoln Younes, Feliz Ramirez, and Justina Adorno had been cast in the pilot's additional main roles. In September 2018, it was announced that
Eva Longoria
Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón ( Longoria; March 15, 1975) is an American actress, producer, and director. After a number of guest roles on several television series, she was recognized for her portrayal of Isabella Braña on the CBS daytim ...
had been cast in a guest starring role and that
Jencarlos Canela
Jencarlos Canela (born April 21, 1988) is an American actor and singer. Canela starred in the telenovela '' Mi corazón insiste en Lola Volcán'', and two other telenovelas.
In September 2013, he began a new project called "Scan Me" on his offi ...
would appear in a recurring capacity. On November 15, 2018, it was reported that
John Marshall Jones,
Richard Burgi, and
Adrian Pasdar
Adrian Pasdar (born April 30, 1965) is an American film, television, and voice actor. He is known for his roles in ''Profit'', ''Near Dark'', '' Carlito's Way'', '' Mysterious Ways'', '' Heroes'' and as Glenn Talbot on ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' ...
had been cast in recurring roles. In December 2018, it was announced that
Katey Sagal
Catherine Louise "Katey" Sagal (; born January 19, 1954) is an American actress and singer. She is known for playing Peggy Bundy on '' Married... with Children'' (1987–1997), Leela on ''Futurama'' (1999–2003, 2008–2013, 2023), Cate Henne ...
,
Freddie Stroma, and Ken Kirby had joined the cast in a recurring capacity.
Arielle Kebbel
Arielle Caroline Kebbel (born February 19, 1985) is an American actress and model. She has appeared in various television series, including ''Gilmore Girls'' (2003–2004), '' The Vampire Diaries'' (2009–2017), '' Life Unexpected'' (2010), '' ...
appeared in the series as Sky.
Filming
Principal photography for the pilot took place over the course of three weeks in March 2018 at the
Fontainebleau Hotel in
Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Beach is a coastal resort city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was incorporated on March 26, 1915. The municipality is located on natural and man-made barrier islands between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, the latter of which s ...
. After the pilot was filmed in Miami Beach and ABC picked up a full order of episodes, the cast and crew headed to
Los Angeles, California
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, where a mini-replica of the Fontainebleau was constructed. The exterior shots shown throughout the season are still the real Fontainebleau.
Release
On May 15, 2018, the first official trailer for the series was released. On December 20, 2018, a "first look" still image from the series was released.
Reception
Critical response
On review aggregation
Rotten Tomatoes
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, the series holds an approval rating of 74% with an average rating of 7.01/10, based on 19 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "''Grand Hotel'' is a vivacious summer soap, gathering a glamorous ensemble of Latinx talent and letting them bounce off each other in delightfully sordid turns of betrayal." On
Metacritic
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, it has a weighted average score of 60 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".
Ratings
References
External links
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2010s American mystery television series
2010s American workplace drama television series
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2019 American television series endings
English-language television shows
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Television series by ABC Studios
American television series based on Spanish television series
Television shows set in Miami
Television shows filmed in Los Angeles
Television series set in hotels
Hispanic and Latino American television