Hotel Impossible: Showdown is a winner takes all competition, where four amazing hotels, inns and B&B's go head to head for a $25,000 prize. Hotel expert Anthony Melchiorri follows the four very confident hoteliers, as they spend the night in each other's establishment, with an exacting eye for details, both positive and negative. Then they award up to five stars each for accommodations, amenities, hospitality and overall experience. The property with the highest score wins the coveted $25,000.