Ever wonder if your boss could do your job? Find out as the CEO of Choice Hotels, Steve Joyce, cleans, polishes and plunges on Undercover Boss.
On Sunday, September 26th, America went undercover with Steve Joyce, President & CEO of Choice Hotels International, as he hit the frontlines of his own company and got an exhausting, first-hand look at the hotel industry on the season premiere of Undercover Boss, the CBS Emmy Award-nominated series. Steve gained a fresh perspective on the daily operations of four different Choice brand hotels while he worked personally with the people who represent the company and serve hotel guests. He also had the opportunity to stay in the company’s hotels as a guest to see how they were taking care of their guests.
Steve worked a variety of jobs at four of the 6,000-plus Choice Hotels International properties worldwide.
Steve also stayed overnight at:
The Rodeway Inn Near Florida Mall in Orlando, Florida, a recently-renovated property with convenient access to many attractions.
The Quality Suites Lake Buena Vista in Orlando, Florida, a Gold Award winning property, given to the top 10% of hotels within each Choice brand.
On Sunday, September 26th, America went undercover with Steve Joyce, President & CEO of Choice Hotels International, as he hit the frontlines of his own company and got an exhausting, first-hand look at the hotel industry on the season premiere of Undercover Boss, the CBS Emmy Award-nominated series. Steve gained a fresh perspective on the daily operations of four different Choice brand hotels while he worked personally with the people who represent the company and serve hotel guests. He also had the opportunity to stay in the company’s hotels as a guest to see how they were taking care of their guests.
Steve worked a variety of jobs at four of the 6,000-plus Choice Hotels International properties worldwide.
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At the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites International Drive in Orlando, Florida, the world's largest Econo Lodge hotel, he is faced with an exhausting experience that includes plunging toilets and cleaning the pool in 100- degree weather, working under the supervision of maintenance worker Ricardo. |
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Housekeeping Manager Christina puts Steve to the test at the Comfort Suites Downtown in Orlando, Florida, where he labors to keep up with the hectic schedule of changing sheets, making beds and cleaning bathrooms -- all within the allotted time requirements. |
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Steve tries his hand at getting companies to book business at Choice's Cambria Suites hotel in Noblesville, Indiana under the supervision of Director of Sales John. See if Steve is successful in his cold calling efforts, and, in doing so, does he remember to use his alias or accidentally use his real name? |
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At the Comfort Suites Northeast hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana, Night Clerk Brandalyn shows Steve that his duties go way beyond the front desk and checking in guests. Watch as he answers phones, does the laundry, cleans the lobby and handles a variety of late night tasks. |
Steve also stayed overnight at:
The Rodeway Inn Near Florida Mall in Orlando, Florida, a recently-renovated property with convenient access to many attractions.
The Quality Suites Lake Buena Vista in Orlando, Florida, a Gold Award winning property, given to the top 10% of hotels within each Choice brand.







