Robert Dean II and Ari Nikki, who ran the Juniper Hill Inn, have kept a low profile since their appearance on Gordon Ramsay’s “Hotel Hell” in 2012. Their unconventional approach to running the inn, such as hand-picking guests, using the inn as a storage space for Robert’s art collection, and failing to pay staff adequately, was highlighted on the show. Despite some initial positive response after the show, the inn’s success was short-lived. The bank foreclosed on Juniper Hill Inn in 2013, and Robert cited a tough economy and Ari’s health issues as reasons for the closure​​.

There were mixed feelings about their portrayal on “Hotel Hell.” Although they found Ramsay’s approach challenging, they appreciated his input and its impact on the inn’s growth​​. Following the inn’s closure, Robert and Ari have largely stayed out of the public eye. There was a rumor about Ari’s arrest in 2015, but this has not been verified by reliable sources, leaving their current status largely unknown​​.