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The Hotel Inspector: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK
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The Hotel Inspector has 21 seasons and 157 episodes on 5 (2005–present).
The Hotel Inspector is a UK reality series on 5, running since 2005, with 21 seasons and 157 episodes. The Hotel Inspector is still running; the latest episode aired on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
The Hotel Inspector seasons (21 seasons, 157 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | September 29, 2005 | October 13, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 8 | July 6, 2006 | August 24, 2006 |
| Season 3 | 10 | September 6, 2007 | December 27, 2007 |
| Season 4 | 6 | July 10, 2008 | August 14, 2008 |
| Season 5 | 8 | July 6, 2009 | August 24, 2009 |
| Season 6 | 6 | July 22, 2010 | August 26, 2010 |
| Season 7 | 8 | April 18, 2011 | June 6, 2011 |
| Season 8 | 8 | October 3, 2011 | November 21, 2011 |
| Season 9 | 10 | July 5, 2012 | September 6, 2012 |
| Season 10 | 8 | February 6, 2014 | March 27, 2014 |
| Season 11 | 8 | April 9, 2015 | May 28, 2015 |
| Season 12 | 8 | June 1, 2016 | July 20, 2016 |
| Season 13 | 5 | June 27, 2017 | July 25, 2017 |
| Season 14 | 7 | June 5, 2018 | July 17, 2018 |
| Season 15 | 8 | June 6, 2019 | December 10, 2019 |
| Season 16 | 6 | June 10, 2021 | July 22, 2021 |
| Season 17 | 8 | June 16, 2022 | August 11, 2022 |
| Season 18 | 4 | October 10, 2023 | October 31, 2023 |
| Season 19 | 12 | March 28, 2024 | June 27, 2024 |
| Season 20 | 8 | July 17, 2025 | September 11, 2025 |
| Season 21 | 8 | February 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on 5.
Common questions
How many seasons of The Hotel Inspector are there?
The Hotel Inspector has 21 seasons and 157 episodes, first airing on Thursday, September 29, 2005.
Is The Hotel Inspector still on?
The Hotel Inspector is still running; the latest episode aired on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
What channel is The Hotel Inspector on in the UK?
The Hotel Inspector airs on 5. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in The Hotel Inspector?
The main cast includes Alex Polizzi, Mark Halliley, Ruth Watson, Richard Vranch.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 21, 2026.