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Hotel – American Horror Story

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A Los Angeles murder investigation leads Detective John Lowe to the Hotel Cortez, a haunted hotel run by The Countess and built in 1930 by psychotic James March.
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Critics Consensus

Favoring garish style over effective storytelling, the fifth American Horror Story strands a talented cast at Ryan Murphy's Hotel.

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Alison Herman Flavorwire 08/11/2017
It's fitting that American Horror Story: Hotel initiates a pop star's transition from music to television with a scene that's essentially a hybrid of the two. Go to Full Review Alex Stedman Variety 10/23/2015
The third episode of the season, "Mommy," brings along another history-filled installment - though when it's the introduction of Angela Bassett's fierce Ramona, who may be the one to finally match the Countess, it's welcome. Go to Full Review Stacey May Fowles Globe and Mail 10/16/2015
To say that Gaga is the best thing going for Hotel sounds like an insult but is a high compliment. Despite early shakiness, the rest of the show's gears are turning just as well as they always did. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Murder Made Fiction Podcast - Bloody Disgusting 05/28/2025
3/5
The usual messy AHS season, albeit elevated by a hot cast and a surprising amount of true crime connections. Dennis O'Hare shines as Liz Taylor: the trans woman is eventually revealed as the heart of the season Go to Full Review Fisun Guner The Arts Desk 07/25/2018
3/5
The violence, all set that anodyne, pumping pop soundtrack, is unequivocally gross. Go to Full Review Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) 07/16/2018
American Horror Story: Hotel does not inspire interest. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tyler H. @TCHxo Apr 29 People are overly critical of this AMAZING season. Hot cast, and of course LADY GAGA. The fashion is there. The plot is there. The twists are there. And Evan Peters looked absolutely amazing. Give this season a watch. You won’t regret it. See more Joe L @Hoagie1013 Apr 8 No big twists or turns. But the character development was good. See more Roger Wayne A @Rogeradams6oh6 Dec 29 Was surprised to see this is the lowest rated season. It’s my favorite and Lady Gaga was absolutely phenomenal! See more Vagner S @RT98188681 Nov 26 Lady Gaga’s debut in a clichéd plot involving vampires and a dual-identity killer. The show brings nothing new to television, aside from great performances by Denis O’Hare and Kathy Bates. In a story where even Angela Bassett ends up as a luxury extra, it’s a real shame. See more Nicky A @RT02542971 Nov 24 I don't get the hate for this season either... It was great with stunning performances and a good story line. I adored it. See more Laurian D @Laurian Nov 8 This season is ugly. It has its moments here and there, but overall it's just a bloody and distasteful mess. Great actors wasted on a less than average script, buried by an even uglier direction. See more Read all reviews
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Kathy Bates

Iris

Sarah Paulson

Hypodermic Sally

Evan Peters

James March

Wes Bentley

Detective John Lowe

Matt Bomer

Donovan

Chloë Sevigny

Dr. Alex Lowe

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 7, 2015 Checking In Detective and family man John Lowe investigates a chain of gruesome murders in Los Angeles; a mysterious tip points John to the enigmatic Hotel Cortez. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 14, 2015 Chutes and Ladders Fashion mogul Will Drake brings couture to the Hotel Cortez; a model catches the Countess's eye; John learns about the hotel's sadistic first owner. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 21, 2015 Mommy Alex is pushed to her breaking point after Scarlett stirs up memories of Holden; Donovan is targeted by a dangerous rival of the Countess. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 28, 2015 Devil's Night John receives an invitation to attend an exclusive Devil's Night Soirée; Alex tries to diagnose Holden's strange condition. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 4, 2015 Room Service Alex uses an unconventional treatment to save a dying patient; a Halloween-hating couple tests Iris's limits. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 11, 2015 Room 33 Ramona and Donovan enact their plan for revenge; Liz Taylor finds true love; the resident of Room 33 is revealed. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 18, 2015 Flicker Will Drake's renovations uncover one of the hotel's greatest secrets; John undergoes psychiatric evaluation; The Countess learns the fate of her first love. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 2, 2015 The Ten Commandments Killer After Wren's death, John closes in on the ten commandments killer and learns stunning truths; Sally's arrangement with March is revealed. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 9, 2015 She Wants Revenge The Countess is reunited with her one true love; Donovan and Ramona take another stab at revenge; a careless decision lands Alex in hot water. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 16, 2015 She Gets Revenge Alex enlists John's help in containing an outbreak; Donovan learns The Countess' true intentions; Liz and Iris plan to leave the hotel for good. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 6, 2016 Battle Royale Ramona draws vitality from an unlikely source; Sally uses her past to negotiate her future; Scarlett learns the truth of her family's affliction. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 13, 2016 Be Our Guest Iris and Liz oversee a new era at the Cortez; John and Alex struggle to adapt to life outside the hotel. Details

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Season Info

Synopsis A Los Angeles murder investigation leads Detective John Lowe to the Hotel Cortez, a haunted hotel run by The Countess and built in 1930 by psychotic James March.
Executive Producer
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear, Bradley Buecker, Jennifer Salt, James Wong, Alexis Martin Woodall
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 7, 2015