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First Dates Hotel: Does It Meet Our Expectations?

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19 January 2017

By Lauren H

Just when we thought that First Dates couldn’t get any better, here we are addicted to First Dates Hotel. With the same premise of couples meeting for the first time in the First Dates restaurant, the show has provided a great twist which means that those who get on well will be able to spend two full days together.

If you’re struggling to find love, it will certainly be a whole lot easier surrounded by beautiful views and stunning weather.

Though some viewers have shown concern about this new style of dating making overnight intimacy much more likely, Fred has assured us that it’s all about sharing a closer, unforgettable experience together – the potential for a connection much more deeper than in the original show.

“At the restaurant we have about 14 dates a day and it’s very intense,” Fred explains. “But the hotel is just unbelievable. It’s in an old medieval village with cobbled streets. It’s so beautiful and when you arrive there time just stops.

“You’re instantly in a bubble, so there’s more time for love to blossom. The beauty is the daters are more relaxed, open and adventurous – their anticipation and excitement is visible.

“So it’s not like at the restaurant where some people have their date at four o’clock and go back to work as soon as it’s over.

“We’re not trashy and we’re not interested in what they do in their own rooms. Our intentions are to help them find love. What they have is more time to meet and get to know each other.”

And this is exactly what happens. It truly is great to see couples meeting for the first time and then spending the following day together, acting as though they’ve been together for months.

There is no doubt that this show provides us with a completely different take on dating, one which will be likely to leave you feeling very excited for the couples taking part! Maybe a little bit jealous too.

So, if that sounds like something you’d like to watch then you can catch the show at 10pm on Mondays, on Channel 4. We would definitely recommend it!

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