Welcome to the Strangest Hotel (Downs Syndrome Documentary) | Only Human

Welcome to the Foxes Hotel, the seaside hotel with a difference.
At this hotel all of the staff have special needs such as Down Syndrome, Autism, brain damage and mental illness. There are 54 students and all of them work their way through a tough three year placement designed to enable them to cope in the outside world and to handle a job in hotels and catering. There are thrills, spills, tears and laughter in this bold experiment which involves a steep learning curve for kids who have often come from a very protected, almost infantilised home background.
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[@kaymarie9520]

15:01 "oh, I don't know why I've got ahold of this" I literally cried😂😂😂😂😂 what a sweetheart 😂😂😂😂

[@tiger_844]

i know he's so sweet and adorable!

[@berlinwall6674]

How does that make him a sweetheart? Sweetheart means kind/polite/nice

[@alexcarruth6289]

tbh I feel like the editors did him dirty by including that in there. That clip doesn't add anything to the documentary as a whole and just makes him look bad lmfao

[@gigisoglamorousipeeglitter7466]

Grabbing a statues cement breast makes him a sweetheart? Lol! I think he was duped into grabbing it. That's why he said he didn't know why he was holding it. The producers probably thought it would be funny. Lol I don't think it makes him sweet/cute though. It was simply awkward to watch. Lmao

[@sinned2080]

I thought that was hilarious too

[@shannoncairney596]

I have highly functioning autism. Hotels like this would of been a godsend to me. Especially the ladies open minded enough to allow people with special needs to experience proper working life as a college course. Bless them all and hope they have all done well for themselves 💖

[@katherinedupoise4604]

I think you would have been too high functioning to do that though.

[@jakeso7737]

Tom’s like an old colonial . ‘Hmmm a nice Polynesian girl.’🤣

[@doom1607]

madlads

[@rondonnis6588]

well he is going to need a flight to Polynesia isn't he, because they are not mainly based in the u.k lol

[@Ramon_92]

That party had me dying lol

[@shannon_puckett]

Lost it when he groped the statue lol

[@katiempojer]

He’s a baller.

[@catmilf79]

I can see Tom in 10 years, living in Hawaii, with his Polynesian wife and kids, wearing a bow tie and sporting a huge Victorian beard. Bless. 💗

[@XCheekyXCakesX]

Tom is so pure. He looks like a joy to be around.

[@Milker-dt4dt]

mimi Until you have to take care of it at random

[@sunnidays]

@@Milker-dt4dt take care of what - what is "it"

[@phina8392]

@@Milker-dt4dt IT ???

[@PichDextro]

I just laughed so hard when the head chef was shouting and banging the spoon on the thing to make Tom happy xD

[@traor.e8110]

Milker 2005 wow you’re so edgy ha

[@nat3101]

@@Milker-dt4dt stfu edgelord

[@josephagar1005]

It's called a serving spoon: I take culinary arts in school.

[@NoName-wf3un]

@@josephagar1005 nice

[@Milker-dt4dt]

Nat Williams I just have a low tolerance for the weak and stupid.

[@SKtube0]

Dude, Tom's the man! He's the kind of guy that just brings you right up when you're feeling sad or upset. Everybody needs a friend like that.

[@katherinedupoise4604]

I just wanna be his gf. Not usually into facial hair but love him ❤️

[@Watcher413]

“Um I don’t know why I got ahold of this.” Tom seems like a guy I would love to hang out with for a day he is just a gem.

[@helenashton3605]

Hi

[@Watcher413]

Hello

[@user-vh7ki7xu7o]

I was hoping someone had already commented on this so I didn’t have to. Lol

[@scaricatladi]

The women who started Foxes are saints. A little compassion and education go a long way. The world needs more places like Foxes. I would stay there in a heart beat.

[@SindyJ37]

@Witchfinder Nielsen I hope you're only being sarcastic...

[@urfan3353]

Foxes? Snake:"FOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Kiki.shannan]

Yeah but I wonder how much she charges these people have their kids go to school there

[@k-paulburgess3483]

@@Kiki.shannan secondary school is free over seas. They don't pay for this. Everyone can go to college or any type secondary education.

[@wemuk5170]

Witchfinder Nielsen Foxes Academy’s graduate, Tom’s standard is not sub-standard. My guess is, if a student’s performance is below standard they will not graduate with the industry qualification.

[@elizabethh3577]

Phil, the head chef is SO patient with everyone, WOW!!

[@RMKZER]

@@jackstubbington387 Some people just have such a patience, cameras or not...

[@TheRealCartman1]

@@RMKZER Phil has been fired for verbally abusing the staff, you should do some research before defending people.

[@janetbrowning9089]

@@jackstubbington387 ❓❓❓

[@janetbrowning9089]

@@jackstubbington387 That may well be true...but, who are we to judge that?

[@janetbrowning9089]

@@jackstubbington387 You made a good point though too...no offense intended...take care too

[@Yamezzzz]

When Tom just whips out a bowtie out of nowhere as soon as she mentioned bowties hahah amazing

[@kylewilliams4398]

It’s when he says he likes his beard because it’s Victorian style but his bow tie is 70’s fashion aha that’s complete opposites

[@Yamezzzz]

@Ben Nah, that's just the editing, he showed up to the hotel, went to his room, went to dinner and begins eating all while wearing his first tie. However halfway through the eating scene they show him with the bowtie on (which was filmed after he took the bowtie out). This type of editing happens all the time and scenes are usually made from really weird filming orders.

[@catsantos353]

He’s such a fancy Sir 🧐

[@blackcitroenlove]

He's a well-dressed gentleman

[@ARISUinW0NDERLAND]

His style is seriously on point. 🙌

[@clodaghohanlon7623]

“Do you wish you were stil a student” Tom - *Uh No*

[@phoenixxam5812]

Me: Good boy Tom: :D

[@atzend8569]

Sophie's pure unbridled joy at seeing her finished tray of bread is absolutely heartwarming. What great opportunity this service has given so many people, I hope the concept spreads farther.

[@carterkroll6288]

Bro she is a selfish, lazy person. That’s not something to praise just because she did one tray of bread. There’s other there that actually listen and do that on the daily. Hate to see people praise that type of attitude.

[@piggysew797]

​@carterkroll6288 That may be true, but you should probably remember she literally has downsyndrome. She may not even have the mental faculties to understand her poor behaviours.

[@smnewstead4093]

​@@carterkroll6288 are you for real? They're diminished capacity and all different from each other

[@SpencerBreckify]

Dan's literally slaying girls left, right and centre to the point the girls are banned from talking to him and here I am struggling to get one like on Tinder!! Teach me master Dan!!

[@xxdazziexx]

Shane Excuse me

[@bexabbey8989]

You weirdo get a life

[@margaretwilson8736]

Hahah, I used to work with people with Down Syndrome - they are some of the most loving people in the world! I wouldn't say they're easy. That's crass and uncalled for. They're very innocent and quick to love. There was one woman whose parents struggled to help her learn not to hug people she's just met - everyone was her friend! Anyway, there's never a dull moment working with that demographic. Sometimes, it was like being in a soap drama - John, who was one girl's boyfriend one week, really hurt her feelings when he danced with another girl for our "prom night." She was so heartbroken! The thing is, the other girl just asked him to dance, and he was too kind to say no!

[@CeeCeeB.]

@@luridftwgaming8983 why would they be easy? They have hormones and desires the same as regularly-abled people. To call someone "easy" is so backward.

[@CeeCeeB.]

@@margaretwilson8736 well put. I have worked with this population as well. They tend to be incredibly sweet, loving people. I agree. ❤

[@blairariavanderkamp3405]

The people who teach them have extreme patience. Hats off to them

[@rentalsnake6542]

Dealing with the tard brigade ain’t easy.

[@blackflag5148]

Girl ur not a part of my Van Der Lin gang.

[@lewiswebster9620]

No no. They should definitely keep their hats on; otherwise they’ll end up with spacker spit in their hair as well as all over their face! 🤮🤮🤮

[@FairyKat1759]

THE 2 WOMEN WHO STARTED THIS HOTEL & TRAINING PROGRAM AND ALL THE OTHERS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN THE TRAINING AAAND RUNNING OF THIS HOTEL ARE ABSOLUTELY THEE MOST STUPENDOUS PEOPLE FOR WHAT THEY DO FOR THE STUDENTS COMING IN TO TRAIN!!! OMG~ THE AMOUNT OF ENERGY AND PATIENCE THAT'S REQUIRED TO DO THEIR JOBS IS ASTOUNDING AND YET THEY DO IT WITH SMILES ON THEIR FACES! IT'S ALL JUST BRILLIANT~ GOD BLESS THEM ALL!

[@banyam9690]

Don't be completeley naive, yes the oppurtunities promised to these kids are wonderful, but it is not realistic that they will all get jobs, these women are not the saints you say, yes they are doing a wonderful thing but, BUT they are getting paid very very Very well to do what they do.

[@allienixon8959]

@@banyam9690 even if they all might not be working, many of them will now be able to live independently or just overall have a lot more life skills to cope. Also I highly doubt these women are “rolling in it”, If they want to be rich they do open one of those hospitals it just sticks disable people in to wither away like vegetables, some of their labour is free but they have to pay for staff that supervise and assist in their lodging plus staff to train and supervise them.

[@everetthayes2677]

Nothing like binge watching British documentarys on youtube. Also i dont know how i feel about the title.

[@markisbell7004]

Same

[@ilyarnllas]

yeah it’s not great. i don’t know how to put in words why but it leaves a bad taste in my mouth

[@sylwia7060]

I agree! Horrible title bur Nice video❤ Greetings from faraway Norway 🤗♥💜💙💛💚

[@MagicalAuroraDream]

ilyarnllas Agreed. I feel like calling it a strange hotel is just... demeaning. Does it stand out? Yes. Does it operate like a typical hotel? Not quite. Is it the sort of place that's easy to find? No. However, I think "strange" is a bit of an incorrect word. I see the title's angle, maybe, that such a hotel might seem "strange" to so-called normal, able, neurotypical, etc people, but I think it would be better to call them ground-breaking, unique, innovative... even the oft-used "special" seems a fraction better than "strange".

[@laurawillson1627]

I agree as well. A special hotel, perhaps or a unique and groundbreaking hotel maybe?

[@SweaterMittens]

Tom cracked me up talking about Polynesian girls.

[@Keranu]

lmao, hmm............ a nice Polynesian gurl. Where'd that boy learn about that.

[@yuo3670]

@@Keranu lol that's what I was wondering

[@OscarStigen]

@@Keranu Maybe from this magazine 28:45 😂😂😂😂

[@sinned2080]

I came looking for all these comments about the Hawaiian girls. Lol

[@emmamadgini4139]

I almost spit out my oatmeal seriously when he starts singing "booowwwoowwooww😂😅😂😆😂😄😅😂hahahaha

[@illimited2]

Matthew shouldnt be insecure with himself. Hes a handsome dude!

[@God-Almighty]

Gay

[@pnk878251]

He's insanely handsome. That smile just lights up the place.

[@briggette9021]

Yeah, he is a handsome kid.

[@catmilf79]

Tom fondling breast of statue. “Oh, I don’t know why I’ve got a hold of this.” Yes you do Tom, you cheeky scamp! 😂

[@BenPugerson]

He is the true 007

[@ewong131]

40:37 "Why? Do you want her to wear earrings?" "No, it's up to her." - What a precious and smart young lad!

[@tabiewade5578]

The rivals conduct themselves with intense politeness 😂

[@obscured9414]

Lol

[@julesakers3051]

Of course. We are English.

[@robertmiles8766]

The accent is so pleasant

[@topopops]

Tabie Wade god tier passive aggression

[@lil_timmy7443]

Here in northern ireland they would have teard the head of each other or else start singing sectarian songs at each other lol

[@exaltedchampion201]

What a badass idea. I wish we had more places like these in the states. I would definitely frequent them. What a cool opportunity for these folks to work and be challenged

[@jsmithmultimediatech]

Was a place local to me here (or relatively) sadly dont think its operating anymore, called Barnados which was essentially a restaurant. It wasn't specifically for people with Downs, but people with learning difficulties or rather as I prefer to call it special needs, was in Harrogate UK, though pretty certain its not as I said there anymore.

[@TJGAMINGSCOTLAND]

Agreed ❤️

[@rachelsirett8809]

My cousin has downs syndrome he's 56 now, he's my best friend. Love him to bits. He's never ever seemed any different to me. His late parents always made him independent.

[@jakjon5147]

Tom had me dying every time he came on screen 😂

[@yuwinx]

Exactly

[@Baba_booey1023]

yo i legit wanna kick it with tom that dude is always 100 about life

[@ikaeksen]

totally agreed

[@CeeCeeB.]

Tom is bomb!

[@awnzeptai3849]

Certified Destruction hell yeah

[@danstaircase]

i have a friend similar to tom. it can be a bit much at times when you are out in public, but once you forget about all the strangers staring at you, you start to see the comedy of it. just let the dude enjoy himself.

[@Wisdawms]

@@danstaircase fuck society, have fun with your friend mate

[@brittanykayy2866]

Tom is so funny, so outgoing. "A nice Polynesian girl" and when he was feeling up the statue at the park lol

[@jessicasparkle]

Brittany Kayy yo that part was hilarious!!!!

[@personperson3283]

My little brother has Down Syndrome and it really makes me happy and proud of him when I see other people like him doing well in life. Just because some people have disabilities doesn't mean that they can't have a happy life, and everyone can do well.

[@jsmithmultimediatech]

Oh no I've heard of some with Downs hold managerial positions in companies, d*mn right too if someone with Downs is capable then perfectly fine with me and nice one!

[@pop4843]

I have the same worries as someone (who is also autistic) with a brother with autism. Much love to you. If my brother can make it, I believe yours can, too.

[@chloescars22]

Dan having two girls at once: "Oops..." 😂😂😂

[@pnk878251]

Dan was a little playa

[@teza5876]

Do you miss working here? " umm No. " *Decides to start perfecting the table next to him.* 😂😂 Tom actually seems so normal if not a tad flamboyant.

[@Milker-dt4dt]

T A Normal?

[@Milker-dt4dt]

T A wow are you calling him gay.

[@baylee2782]

@@Milker-dt4dt flamboyant doesn't mean you're gay 😂

[@Milker-dt4dt]

Baylee Brooke No shit

[@Milker-dt4dt]

Baylee Brooke You know it’s hilarious, when I criticize people who are inferior everybody gets pissed, it’s like getting pissed at someone calling a blind man blind

[@chocobro3198]

I love this. We've some restaurants in my country where all staff has learning disablities as well. And the food is amazing! Also, Tom is a gem. He seems so fun to hang out with. Positive vibes galore.

[@loicewanjira7750]

Hahaha 🤣 yes I agree he's so funny

[@bonnieballentine5910]

What country are you from ? I'm from the USA and there is nothing like this here.

[@Montana-Skies]

This is great. Ppl with disabilities need to feel like they also have a place in this world. There should be more places like this as well as in the US.:)

[@sinned2080]

"Undeterred by his Egyptian experience, Tom acquaints himself with hindu deities" 😂🤣 ( . Y . )

[@pnk878251]

"I don't know why I'm holding this here..hm?"

[@parabot2]

@@pnk878251 Soon all concert security will be undertaken by all Down Syndrome security teams , sure they will have some issues with Alarms due to not understanding how numbers work , but it's well worth it in the end . Also a Down Syndrome Mass Breeding program will be implemented in all western nations to prove how great and diverse we really are . Because We Care

[@sarahasifa6149]

Did you guys not realise what happened at 16:20?! when Dan said "I'll ask her out" and ben from the back just said "no! she's mine now" hahahahah Agh!! too precious

[@AsylumFreak19]

Yup I caught that

[@brookekay9824]

Hahahahahahhah i love you for pojnting that out..I missed that quick ass comment...says it so quickly the goes back to his food

[@CooltrainergamerChris]

Lol I heard it too

[@lil_timmy7443]

Ik I seen that

[@ko0liadwolf287]

Omg 😂😂😂 I love Tom's personality especially when he said he want to get a girl from Hawaiian and start to do the Hawaiian sound dance song 😂😂😂

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

He is hilarious

[@notyourmamaslunchbox]

Sooo sweet !!!

[@gregdettenweitz5315]

Oh my goodness!!! My heart has Always been there for ANYONE who is observed as “different”! Then I received the gift of a son with special needs! He’s 24 & still deals with huge difficulties. I do wish he’d have had the experience at Foxes! I applaud the entire program and those precious ladies who started it! May God Bless you all as you move forward. 💕🙏 From Greg’s wife BTW...

[@RubSomefastOnIt]

can we get Tom a show to host on the travel channel please? His ideas on where to go and what to do, all up to him...

[@MM-dq2pi]

Animal documentary His David Attenborough impression was spot on.

[@vince7735]

He's hilarious

[@Shewolfen]

I second this! what a personality!

[@guitarguy7847]

D-railed to be honest I’d like to see a nature documentary hosted by him.

[@guitarguy7847]

Shewolfen he seems so confident! He’d be a great host

[@Sexyfoodinyourmouth]

I love how they give young adults the chance to work and help them with routine

[@user-pp7ro3qk2b]

It’s been 14 years since this was filmed, I’m really curious where they are now ??

[@tiaancloete7301]

Tom is a real cool guy that lives live to the fullest despite he's disability wonder how these guys are doing now

[@tyronesmith3947]

It’s been 13 years since they’ve graduated, I wonder where they are now?

[@dwayners13]

Tom moved to Hawaii & is married to a nice Polynesian woman, they have 15 children.

[@datdamonfoo]

One of them is the current US president.

[@k-2768]

I’ve been clapping some Down syndrome cheeks

[@makiahyoungfly7549]

@@datdamonfoo lmao

[@dwayners13]

@Eric Sharks: The DWTS Superfan It’s just a hunch.

[@bhimbonggames3206]

Tom is the most British lad I've ever seen 🤣

[@dyingsun23]

Lindybeige's little brother :)

[@a.s.o279]

This guy really has a bow tie on standby 😂

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

He's just wonderful. 15:03 --- getting to know Hindu deities ....

[@evarosexo2671]

He like jim on Friday night dinner

[@omegarose5580]

Too right , !!!

[@gangstertwist8118]

Down syndrome isn't scary, its a beautiful 💙💛 my son was born with DS and he did all the things others said he wouldn't, I was so proud of him, i had him at 16 he passed away when he was 23, in 2018 i miss him so much

[@neighbourhoodwitch18]

Boyle Heights 323 goodness, I'm so sorry. Glad you had 23 years of your lovely boy 😊❤️xx

[@Wodensdsy]

Matthew is such a handsome young man. Seems so sweet and kind. I truly hope he’s found a girlfriend and is living independently. I would love love love a follow up to find out where all these lovely people are now

[@waimbuthia820]

Awwww. What a wonderful program! Wish there was a "Where are they now?" follow up video.

[@AmethystGirlz]

I know this was 4 months ago with what you said but yes I totally agree 😊

[@JBackkkkk]

The hotel was probably closed down after they found out the staff were dribbling in the food.

[@ravands2684]

nope the hotel is up and running with only 1 1 star review and about 4 3 starts

[@breal6729]

There is...it's Tom

[@Wisdom8485]

@@breal6729 😂

[@lucasfreeze7785]

15:20 Tom's friend: "IT'S NOT FUNNY TOM!!" *Tom laughs hysterically* 😂😂😂

[@raeb9050]

This hotel and these two women and all of what these teachers are doing..actual gods work! I'm not catholic or religious but its just so incredibly heroic, inspiring, loving and inspirational!

[@raniaofarrell5370]

I loved watching this! Wish the title gave them more credibility. The women that opened this up are so special and the chef is absolutely hysterical. What a lovely, beautiful team.

[@dandygirl6]

beautiful beautiful beautiful, the world needs more fox hotel's. The staff are passionate and driven you can see how rewarding it is for everyone makes me tear up.

[@VanceRefrigeration]

dandygirl6 Hotels for foxes?

[@lindseymoll5061]

I would go out of my way to patronize those hotels and other establishments

[@bluubandette8871]

I'd love it if there were programs like this close to home for my baby bro

[@dandygirl6]

@@lindseymoll5061 what on earth?

[@mauriceosullivan6832]

@@lindseymoll5061 I bet no-one likes you, you wouldn't say boo to a goose, all mouth.

[@roxyhart5692]

I love that Tom dude and his 70's bow tie 😁

[@katherinedupoise4604]

It really does look 70’s. He hit the nail on the head!

[@uzaiyaro]

I don't know why, but "are you sure they're your trousers?" made me laugh.

[@purg3oflilith231]

30:23 you can tell the chef absolutely loved the hug but had to remain an instructor

[@stacex4724]

Tom is just wonderful! What a lovely young man! Really do admire places like this, people with disabilities deserve work opportunities too!

[@daniellesarver6672]

@Witchfinder Nielsen Your comment is stupid and you wrote it for attention...after watching an entire documentary on how given the chance people with special needs can become productive and happy members of a work place and society you want to say what you did...God you're stupid...smh

[@flext-rex8284]

@@africaisacontinent2149 You're not any better than them

[@nostradoomus]

Tom seems like a wonderful, sweet soul. Hope he is doing well

[@dwayners13]

Tom married a nice Polynesian girl, they have 23 children.

[@justs0phie250]

@@dwayners13 23!?!

[@justs0phie250]

@@dwayners13 nah bruh

[@janesoren4079]

oh how i wish our society was more supportive

[@firstnamesecondname5341]

Love it, my aunt had downs, dearly loved and sadly missed…. I still remember the huge cuddles and beaming smile 😃

[@DClean]

Feel bad for Matthew, hes just self-aware enough to realize hes different, so hes stuck in this kind of limbo between having a disability that sets him apart from the neurotypical world, and feeling like he doesnt belong at Foxes with those who have more severe diagnosis's

[@africaisacontinent2149]

Poor soul

[@trashbasket11]

The fact he doesn't look disabled is both a curse and a blessing. More is expected of him by strangers because if his looks but it must be hard to look so average and as a result out of place at the hotel.

[@dawnfinch8232]

He's a handsome lad

[@teekotrain6845]

@@trashbasket11 That's exactly how I have felt every day of my life

[@ShadyRapture]

@Aron Speedy I don't see what you're offended by. His analysis of him was pretty accurate and not at all insensitive. Get off your high horse.

[@GabrielWolfe]

Omfg lol the "drama" between the dating pair and that other guy in the triangle. So funny. Like it doesn't matter if you have an IQ of 200 or 12, can't escape the melodramatic romance drama! XD

[@tiamarie6719]

True. It's all part of the human experience, whether you're disabled or not and it doesn't ever get any easier every time someone deals with it.

[@dragonvarine7553]

Just Another Invisible INFP There is a human with 200 iq. If anything, humans will be the only specie to reach such a form of intellect

[@tbertram88]

12 is a rock lol

[@clarinet8989]

People with downs love very hard and deep. It's always very intense, bless them.

[@marchi.fleming]

That Dan was a cheeky little rogue 😂

[@bojangle0029]

The stickers thing with Mathew... I wish he saw him self like others did hes so cute.

[@shanellekay8263]

The ladies who started this program are amazing I hope all students are doing well

[@georgiamillis4218]

Tom fixing up the dining room is like me at work when I'm not on shift.

[@jebsmith323]

Tom is delightful.

[@gretchenbaker7435]

I've been in hospitality for over 20 yrs, triggered by watching students being exactly the same all over the world learning difficulties or not.

[@missywiley3140]

I used to work at a hotel, but the head housekeeper had no patience for an autistic person like me. I'm now a caregiver for a homehealth agency. August 6 will be two years. I love my client and her boyfriend and they love me. We're happy.

[@BruceSeesall]

I had the chance to work with these wonderful people. I learned a lot. I'd go back to work for free.

[@catherineclusker6942]

I have a three year old with down syndrome it's a worry for when she is older ...but this is a great training programme for them...

[@lavianahampton4641]

Awesome

[@flext-rex8284]

Boy you know your lying

[@ShinzoUchihaX]

Why aren’t you volunteering then?

[@BruceSeesall]

@@catherineclusker6942 Agreed. They adapt very well. God Bless.

[@aliceincrazyland6685]

awe, Matthew does have a lovely face. Im sad he doesn't think so. But I suppose we do all have our insecurities..

[@iAtomicHaze]

Alice InCrazyLand matt is so cute :)

[@eptile]

I think he was better looking than most of the "normal" guys I've dated lol. It probably makes it harder for him though in some sense.. he is kind of in the middle of sorts.. mentally and physically in either group, so it probably makes it harder for him to find a group he fits in with, plus it doesn't help that his standards are incredibly high.

[@sinned2080]

Never lower your standards

[@eptile]

@@sinned2080 lol you have to admit his standards were crazy high.. they were even above normal high standards.. plus they were almost all physical. It's good to have standards.. But they need to be realistically obtainable.. that's how you get bitter people that never understand why they are alone.. A lot of people do this and it really has nothing to do with his handicap, he just need to give people chances, I'm happy he did at the end.

[@audrey2658]

36:00 hugged his gf for less than a second but his ex lasted like 30 seconds. feel really bad for her ngl

[@josephagar1005]

I kinda wish they wouldn't call it "strange."

[@FABStudios]

This is an amazing hotel, but the title of the video is wrong!!! This is a fantastic place and everything they do is fabulous. It doesn't matter about disabilities, everyone has a valuable place in our world, Foxes Hotel provide unique and tailored training to help, we need more like Foxes throughout the world

[@MagicalAuroraDream]

I absolutely agree with you. It's like by calling them the "strangest hotel" that's kind of an underhanded way of questioning their sanity for helping these people live their best lives. Yes, there should be more places like these. There's not enough places or people who can see the value and humanity of these individuals.

[@ShinzoUchihaX]

Jon McFarland find me a stranger up and running hotel and link it or hush lol

[@13superdude2]

It's strange. It's strange because it's unusual and uncommon. Therefore, it's strange. Don't ascribe supernatural and malevolent meanings to words. They're just words. If you take them badly and are insulted from them, it's on you.

[@Ervinabrahamian]

@@13superdude2 Beautifully said sir, I hate how people twist words to justify their own feelings

[@theflowerhead]

Yes. 👍 I vote for unique, because the way people use unique on the internet is usually a really positive thing. And it is unique how they teach people, and teaching people is not strange.

[@elysabethpoodle6234]

The two women that started this are just champions. You just wonder how many and how much quality of life these women have given to these young men and women and their families. This should be fully supported and funded by government but as per usual its left to the private sector to pick up the pieces. Im just pleased its not the Christians doing this but good kind people with honest motives.

[@davidwilliams658]

What the absolute fuck "i am glad its not the Christians" but people with honest motives if the standard of care was so good why would it be a problem if it was a Christian organisation

[@elysabethpoodle6234]

Because that help, in my experience, always comes at a cost of being subjected to "their" belief system. They use peoples desperation as a platform to preach and convert while people are in need or at their lowest. These, to me, are dishonest motives. If still not understood I can give examples?

[@davidwilliams658]

I think propagandist comes to mind, I THINK PREJUDICE, I THINK SELF HATING WHITE PERSON 1ST WORLD SYNDROME

[@elysabethpoodle6234]

I am sorry David but I am an Australian first nations person who loves myself and my people but you are correct, as I am prejudice against Christians. Would you like a lesson on what they did to my people on missions? I have many many facts to back up everything I have said to date and so far its been you who have wrongfully accused, judged and also spread racism.

[@elysabethpoodle6234]

Yawn, yet another uneducated Christian whom could never be educated, assuming all aboriginal nations to be the same. First you have a go at me being white, then now you try to have a broad view go of my culture; without having a clue to that identity. Typical Christian; always having a go at others culture or identity without owning your own filthy history. I do not have to defend my people nor where I come from. I have a history I am proud of and do not need the ignorance of a Christian; whom takes all his understanding from one backwards book, written hundreds of years ago to have an attempt at explaining MY culture to me. Hahaha How arrogant yet typical of a Christian. I also do not blame the white man for anything I am. I think they should take ownership for their past, as should the Christians in this country but I blame no single person for where I am in life. I love my life, who I am and where I am from. Your the one who seems to have a problem with who I am but do you as a Christian have so so much to be proud of?? Hahahaha How much death has been brought to this earth under the Christian name I wonder? How many more times do we have to hear yet another priest going to jail for pedophilia? Yeah real civilised! No wonder they fed your lot to the lions. But lets just recap on your "Christian values" since I have known you two or three posts ago. First you have a go at me being white, then I tell you I am not white so you have a go at me being Aboriginal. So you are racist against whites and now have the usual sterio typical racist view of Aboriginals. You must be very mixed up inside. Poor poor man. Then you call me self hating, which I am obviously not. However I am not surprised. To date I have always found Christians to be hypocrites and very judgemental. Two things your own bible tells you not to be but you go on and keep doing what Christians always do, whatever that may be. Enjoy

[@frehand3067]

oh my gosh Tom has such a sweet soul. you can tell he genuinely just adores life and all that it offers

[@MsTJPink]

What an amazing opportunity for these young people! Having worked in the hospitality industry since the age of 14, I thought I'd seen everything. in my 51 years, but this is extraordinary, (incidentally - The Extraordinary Hotel, rather that the strangest hotel would have been much more respectful to my mind) I wish I lived closer, I'd love to be involved. Good luck to you all in this endeavour.

[@rachelmarieLMT]

Tom (the former student with the awesome mutton chops) is an absolute doll!

[@jimmythegent2131]

Would you

[@courtneypenner149]

@@jimmythegent2131 lol

[@rachelmarieLMT]

@@jimmythegent2131 Too late (;

[@easymedia7988]

@@rachelmarieLMT 😂

[@msoda8516]

Rachel Magowan I know such a sweetheart

[@Herbswoman]

Thomas is such a handsome and lovely young gentleman. His David Attenborough impression was spot on! 😉👌🏽 ❤️

[@vesical7952]

​@DeadKing66 Handsome in the way he should be put down is what she ment.

[@emmamadgini4139]

What about his gesture on all of a sudden he stood next to a half naked statue woman and starts to touch the boobies😂😃😅😂😆

[@davidamajako961]

I need herbs for potions.

[@LauraLegends]

I want to see Tom go to Hawaii ❤️

[@danielmcgowan7697]

Being a ex foxes student seeing this brings back good memories tom is a character he was a student when I was at foxes

[@bluepaperroses699]

Where do you work now may i ask?

[@janetbrowning9089]

I don't think it's strange at all...in fact, I think it's wonderful!! Thank you ladies for giving special needs children and adults a chance to work and feel good about themselves.

[@marycarolcanary9967]

thank you all for all you do..They all are wonderful students. I once worked as a aide for special needs and I loved every student as my own . I now cannot work and I miss them so much and this touched my heart so much.. Bless you all for doing what you do.God Bless you and them..You can see how you touched them. I wish I could be there to be part of it.. you are so special..thank you for sharing..

[@distancebetweenstars8047]

I like how the people who go here are patient and understanding with the staff

[@jedturner9173]

give tom his own show

[@deiowood8569]

Please

[@marchi.fleming]

Victorian Facial Hairdressing, with Tom!

[@margaretwilson8736]

The biggest struggle with individuals with differing abilities is often teaching them social norms... I've seen some people just let others do whatever they please because they have a "disability," when, in reality, most (not all) can understand and learn what is okay and what's not. For example, there is a lovely older woman that lives in our development. She has an intellectual disability and lives with her parents. They're all really good people! However, her parents let her to walk up to strangers (say, if the parents have friends over) and start giving them backrubs. The parents would laugh and say it's her thing - but that's not a good way to go about it! The poor woman doesn't know she's making things awkward, and it's to no ones' benefit - she does the back rub because she wants to be kind and friendly. She and her parents were gobsmacked when I said I didn't want a back rub, but instead invited her into the conversation to talk with us. You have to be careful that, when helping this demographic, you're enabling them as best you can to make new friends and learn life skills. The guy going about town commenting on women - is it appropriate? Maybe someone should teach him how to properly go to a meet and greet and hold a conversation... I hope this doesnt come off as too blunt, but if his goal is meeting a lovely lady (blonde hair, shiny teeth and all), someone should teach the poor lad! He may have not had the chance to go to a pub with normal blokes and learn the ropes... He needs those skills to land the girl!

[@valiantsfelinesmccarty6678]

Margaret Wilson thank you wonderful comment. People act like somehow it's okay not to expect them to have social norms and to be truthful once they're taught social rules they'll follow them better than those of us who think we're smarter than them. Usually the only reason they don't have the same social skills as everybody else is like you said they didn't get the chance to learn. Sadly nobody took the time to make him into a friend and take him with them when they were out being boys and young teens learning about girls. It'd be nice if somebody became his buddy today.

[@georgiemartin6236]

@@valiantsfelinesmccarty6678 I agree with you however we should acknowledge there's different degrees of not following certain social norms such as not looking people in the eye should not be equated with giving backrubs as this person does especially when it's obvious that the reason why the person isn't looking people in the eyes is because they have a disability.

[@valiantsfelinesmccarty6678]

@@georgiemartin6236 and we also have to be educated as people who don't have disabilities that especially like autistic people it's very difficult for some of them to look people in the eye. As you pointed out some people with disabilities don't want to look others in the eye. Since I've been on oxygen and I never smoked a cigarette a day in my life I'm very defensive because when I do see people looking at me I see judgement most of time like look at that old lady she was smoking she deserves what she got and you see it you really do I even heard one woman say see what that's what happens if you smoke cigarettes to your teenage daughter and I said no this is what happens when your mother smokes and raises you in a cigarette filled out and the mother blessed and I said this is what happened to me I never smoked so I don't like to look people in the eye I don't like to look at faces anymore yet I used to purposefully smile and try to be a positive person throughout the day because when I was young I had been severely autistic and unable to look people in the eye and communicate Etc but I was thrown by my family it was either you sink or you go into the world and the sinking was not an option. Also children who've been badly abused do not look people in the eye. A lot of times because they're afraid of what they will see they don't know and they're they're afraid if they catch that person's attention they may get beaten. People don't realize this and they may think that the person is just being you know standoffish or rude. Of course the sad part is they are desperate for friends and help but they cannot reach out for fear of something going wrong. On the other hand sociopath's also don't look you in the eye directly but they're different a lot of times they stand out because they feel they're better than everyone else. They look a little bit to the side of you as they don't want you knowing what they're thinking and so they look elsewhere so you can't see the truth of what they're saying a lot of times. Psychopaths the really serious emotionally maladjusted born that way they will stare straight at you and lie to you so well but they can literally pass voice stress and lie detector test and you cannot even tell in their eyes if you're telling you a lie now it's funny is is I can tell when someone is lying they make a certain motion with your eyes of course I spent over 10 years working with patients who could not communicate in any way but with their facial features many of them were frozen stiff into body positions that didn't allow them to communicate other than through their facial features and if you weren't paying attention you could offend them hurt them. I did have one who would try to lie to you about certain things and it was kind of funny cuz you knew she was lying no she didn't want to go into the bedroom and go to bed she was just being nice, I always told her it was her time not ours it was her life I think she appreciated that. It is very difficult walking the pathway of social norms today isn't it? So many things are changing and yet it still stays the same if you're different and don't follow whatever they've decided is the norm you are ostracized.

[@MoistCrumpet]

Margaret Wilson I get exactly where you’re coming from. My brother has down syndrome, and in the past he would hug random strangers and give them kisses on the cheek. My mum would firmly reprimand him for his behaviour every time. It was difficult because people would often laugh and be like “It’s okay” when it actually isn’t because not everyone likes having strangers kiss them. It took a long time, but he now knows not to do that.

[@leahanderson1576]

You are absolutely right!!!

[@LisaW509]

I want a “Where Are They Now” special. Especially for Tom.

[@catharperfect7036]

Polynesia, derr

[@robaxl3088]

I love watching shows like this..I wish they would do an update on all the students and how they are doing today...God bless these beautiful souls!

[@KWTxrulz]

I don’t believe its 47 minutes I thought it was 5 minutes I missed my class ! I was totally happy watching these lovely people.

[@Green-zw9pv]

يوسف العازمي // what did you study there?

[@Yamezzzz]

What do you have against Yemen with that profile pic? Hahaha

[@KWTxrulz]

@@Yamezzzz This is the Flag of the GCC. nothing to do with Yemen

[@Yamezzzz]

@@KWTxrulz Just funny to see on the map logo, that Yemen is excluded from GCC, the map makes it very obvious. But of course I know Yemen would not be in GCC. It's not even a monarchy.

[@kassychavira]

The rivals conduct themselves with intense politeness 😂💕

[@gemmills8988]

I've stayed at this hotel and it's amazing. We had a brilliant stay.

[@antonburkhardt3318]

Those guys work better than most people I have worked with.

[@tokivalentine]

Trueee

[@Yusuf-gh4xg]

Tom cupping the statue's breast. lmao

[@juancarlosvaldez597]

🤣🤣fr

[@jessicasnaplesfl7474]

Seems like Tom has been socialized to be a "MALE CHAUVINIST PIG"!

[@Ervinabrahamian]

@@jessicasnaplesfl7474 Don't "Metoo" him now

[@anonymousbrooks8194]

@@jessicasnaplesfl7474 Leave Tom alone, man is just trying to live his life. Take that mess somewhere else.

[@jessicasnaplesfl7474]

@@Ervinabrahamian No "Metoo". I work alone.

[@joanhamilton2651]

Tom looks great in his Victorian facial hair💖😄

[@catherinemisiek6508]

How wonderful!! I was smiling 😃 the whole way threw this video! The accomplishments these students made at working and learning the hotel business was amazing 👏!! Kudos to all involved...you all should be very proud!! 💗

[@Celtics20]

Tom - “ I wouldn’t mind marrying a nice Polynesian girl” Same bro 🙏🏻

[@magicalcraigchannel]

Bloody hell, Dan treats the women like pokemon cards! 😂

[@causetheplumstasteyum7848]

@Aron Speedy God bless america huh ?

[@elliecallahan5874]

@@parabot2 ahaha had me laughing foreve r

[@joanhamilton2651]

The worst thing parents of Downs Syndrome children is to treat them differently therefore never giving the child the opportunity to grow into their own abilities.

[@tammychapman2176]

Thank you for this comment this needs to be said more.

[@causetheplumstasteyum7848]

Because sadly they are not always capable of being that way , thats why they need additional care

[@af98]

So true. I was watching a documentary on PWS the children that had everything done for them, still acted like children. The ones that were either diagnosed late or given more independence were always more high functioning.

[@dan44762000]

My brother used to work with characters like these and I had the honour of meeting a few, never have I felt so much love from what were essentially strangers, I was treated like their very best friend and as though we had known each other for several lifetimes, they’re very very special people indeed

[@gothicgrandma4559]

What a wonderful initiative. There should be more places like this. People with learning disabilities are much more capable than people think or expect, if given the chance they can go much farther than anyone might expect.

[@galaxymetalhead3140]

I have to say dan is a bit of a player isnt he ?? he goes from one girl to an other one just like that 😂😂

[@MyGrace2You]

Tom: Feeling up the statue, “Hmmm....I don’t know why I’ve got ‘hold of this.” We do, Tom. We do.

[@marywilliams3570]

Don't know what to think about the title, this is an amazing thing to do to give people with disabilities a chance to work without discrimination. If I were to travel I would definitely be coming here this is on top of my bucket list. ❤❤🙂

[@truefulluke5056]

"Strangest Hotel" that don't sound right for what is meant to be a positive programme. Think it's a great idea though!

[@oraclemoon1426]

I agree. I think it would be better if it was called the "most unique hotel".

[@Milker-dt4dt]

Oracle Moon stop being so liberal, they are retards

[@topopops]

Snow flake

[@squidkidsyoutube3712]

Milker 2005 what the fuck that’s a slur

[@braddsfx8921]

Sushi is Tired I mean the mans not wrong, but they seem like lovely people

[@angeliqueoren2462]

I love this place and what a great documentary. Tom and Sofie are just delightful! The kindness and zest for life is so beautiful. We could all learn a thing or two from the students.