Welcome to A Room With A View LIVE, the podcast where we dive into the people, places, and perspectives shaping today’s hotel world. In this episode, we’re joined by James Blanchett — a hotelier, owner of Quest Hotels, and, in another life, a rockstar lead guitarist. James takes us on the journey from working as a Night Porter at Quay West, sharing how he made the leap from managing hotels to owning hotels. With his third hotel now on board and more still to come, James reflects on the lessons, the risks, and the rhythm behind creating long-term value in the hotel game. Thank you James for joining us live from No Vacancy 2025 and sharing your story with us. If you enjoy this conversation, don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe to A Room With A View so you never miss an episode.

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