Ruth Watson

Hotelier turned presenter, Ruth Watson, has transferred her extensive professional experience as a hotel owner and food aficionado to the mainstream media, becoming one of the most renowned figures in her field. Better known as her former on-screen alias, The Hotel Inspector, Ruth became a respected presenter in her own right thanks to her insight on property and business, which has seen her also named as an award-winning author. Now highly sought after to share talks as a retail and business speaker, Ruth supports audiences in replicating her success through proven strategies.

Best known for her presenting role on Channel 5’s The Hotel Inspector, Ruth’s invaluable input and straight-talking approach on the series, saw it become the most popular show of the 2000s for the channel. Covering three series from 2005, Ruth transformed failing businesses into successful hotels, and in turn, won over a dedicated audience of regular viewers. Backed by her first-hand experience as the owner of Hintlesham Hall and the Crown and Castle Hotel, Ruth has since presented Country House Rescue and Ruth Watson’s Hotel Rescue, where she proved her industry knowledge to be invaluable.

Equally prominent in the food hospitality sector, Ruth previously owned the Fox and Goose Inn and is an acclaimed food writer. Working extensively in food magazines, Ruth has been a regular contributor to Sainsbury’s Magazine and the Daily Mail Weekend Magazine, where she was nominated for the Glenfiddich Award. To date, Ruth has written three cookery books including ‘The Really Helpful Cookbook’ and ‘Something for the Weekend’. Infusing personal experiences, passion for food, and expert writing has seen Ruth named Cookery Writer of the Year in 1997 and 2000.

Currently, Ruth acts as a consultant on food ranges, marketing and restaurants, in addition to offering business advice as a leader of the hospitality industry. With over 35 years of experience as a hotelier, combined with her on-camera appearances, Ruth is perfectly placed to share beneficial talks with corporate clients. Whether she’s discussing effective customer service or how to lead a business through challenging times, Ruth delivers invaluable advice in a digestible format.