Hotels with Unmatched Service: Exceptional Stays That Delight Guests
“The Ultimate Pillow Fortress”
If you are a work travel frequent traveler, then you know how critical the hotel is. Other times they feel so strange and medical-y and you have to find a way to break the professional wall. That is exactly what one dude did while asking the Hampton Inn for his own fort of pillows. What the housekeeping team built (pillow fort rules and all) is where pillow fort dreams are made of.
But we would hang around just to experience the humour of Samantha and Erin! Oh, and to be able to sleep in one of the best pillow forts ever.
“Making the Most of Abandoned Sunglasses”
Losing stuff in a hotel room is annoying, but losing your sunglasses on holiday? Now sure you could spend hours ransacking the hotel room but sometimes you just have to give up and forget the damned things and head down for the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. But as a hotel maid was to discover, thankfully for the owner of these sunglasses she would be able to do what the maids could not.
However, the maid would find it too easy to just put these sunglasses beside the bed. She requested one of the best towel elephants we’ve ever seen and we love it.
“Just a Little Light Bedtime Reading”
But here are a few tips from our experts to avoid getting caught out. Hands up if — after you check into any hotel room — the first thing you do is rifle through the drawers? Don’t feel bad, you’re not the only one. We humans are nosy by nature and although we rarely find the missing belongings of the previous occupant of our room, finding a bible on your bedside table is quite normal. A feature that most hotels offer as standard But this hotel didn’t seem to want that.
Instead this hotel opted to provide something that could be universally read in a world with so many different religions. That is right; it is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
“Extended Sunday Check-Outs”
Check-out time — possibly the worst aspect of a hotel stay. Typically there are very early AM check-out times which means you have to throw everything together and your gut has to battle the breakfast spread as it goes down your throat. However, the concierge at this hotel must know how much of a pain in the ass these early Sunday morning check-out times are when you’re trying to postpone re-entry into real life.
This is why they have made their Sunday check-out hours longer. On top of that they even did breakfast till lunch so you could party it up the night before and not miss brekkie!
Take Your Soap Home
Even if a lot of hotels provide soap and other cleaning products in bottles, you’re typically not permitted to bring them back home with you. After all, sometimes they stick them to the wall, or if you decide to sneak it into your suitcase, they simply charge them with your bill. Still, we love the occasional hotel that still values a seamstress of freedom in a bar of soap — and there are some out there.
Then you have the problem of not wanting to use a bar of soap someone else has already used, and that’s why hotels do not recycle bars of soap from one guest to another. And that is why I think they are always a bit on the move these days, leaving with guests and scattering all over.
“Closing the Frustrating Gap”
Vacations are in that strange place of trying to get to sleep when you haven’t actually ever been in this hotel room before. Whether its the slight noise of the air conditioning or that annoying gap in your curtains, all these little things will stop you from having a proper night sleep. However, it appears this hotel wanted to address 1 of those problems.
They eventually admitted they could do nothing about the air conditioning but set out to re-design the curtain rail so that curtains to cross over one another. And just like that, the irritating gap was eliminated!
Introducing “The Rag”
You can then go ahead and applaud the hotels for their numerous bright white towels. You can check into any one of these places and know, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that you are greeted with 100% pure white towels. However when these guests clean their makeup or mop coffee with these towels, there is no way for hotel to get rid of such stains from their towel. However, this hotel chose to use them differently instead of discarding them.
Yes, these are “The Rags.” And you likely wouldn’t wear them after a shower, but if you need to clean anything up in your room or just dry your hands off these are perfect.
“An Essential Toiletry Addition”
There is so much to Switzerland. Tourists will appreciate the snow-topped hills, the great chocolate and plentiful cheese. However, as if you needed any more incentive to book a hotel in Switzerland—here’s one! Not only does this hotel provide eco-friendly shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and soap in its guest rooms — but it also invites the chance for guests to indulge with a rubber ducky during their bath time sojourns.
We think this addition to the toiletry kit is very needed, and we really don’t understand why more hotels haven’t welcomed this cheerful face in bath. Because who doesn’t love the rubber ducky.
The Coolest Train Hotel
The difference between a budget hotel and a nice hotel is massive. And although budget hotels are usually found in nondescript buildings, you can pay a bit more for accommodations with some character. Well, what about a hotel in an old train station? You not only walk up and down the station platforms but you literally have to walk down the platform to reach your hotel room, one that is inside an old train car!
We would love to see just what the inside of those rooms looks like, but we suppose that means we have to book the hotel and find out for ourselves. Can we blow the horn, we wonder?
It’s Easy to Find Your Way Home
It can be easy to get lost when you head off on vacation. But as fun as it all is and you see more of the destination, this can also be a little stressful and overwhelming too especially when you’re tired and ready to get back at your hotel. The concierge at this hotel distributes this card on check in to every guest, therefore.
This card can be placed right into your wallet and simply handed to a taxi driver, relieving you of the effort of marketing how to obtain back. And we believe every hotel should get this!
The Eclipse Package
We likely don’t have to explain to you that a solar eclipse is a once in many lifetimes type of thing. It is a once in a lifetime for some which is why so many people turn it into one. So actually, the folks that booked this hotel merely to watch the full-on solar eclipse – and you can tell the resort attempted to outdo themselves just a little bit for them,
Indeed, that’s a food package infused with the essence of the solar eclipse! Literally every hotel room was equipped with this goodie bag – from Moon Pies to Sun Chips. And it’s small things like this that make us smile.
An Accurate Weather Station
You should be pleased to monitor the climate forecast when you’re on excursion. That way you can schedule the day and ensure that you are not caught out by inclement weather. Okay there is not denying that sooo many apps exist that can show you the weather with a high accuracy but this weather station at this hotel was adorable! And I bet very accurate as well.
But every now and then, a heads up from coconut on a stick is all the data you require. Then again, we do kind of feel bad for the folks who wake up and figure out the coconut is no longer there…
Evacuation Plans in the Perfect Place
The last thing you want on holiday after booking a hotel and setting off is for it to catch fire. Hotel evacuations may will be but it’s absolutely vital to know the health and safety risks of staying away from home, so always check this out as well. But the point is, have you noticed how smooth this plan actually is? The hotel has connected them at ground level so viewers can still view their if the halls fill with smoke.
And whilst we obviously never want guests to have to use it, don’t you think this should be standard in every hotel? It just makes sense.
Outlets for Everyone
What could be more annoying than arriving in a new country and discovering the plugs and sockets are totally different? That, of course, means no phone charging, no hair dryer usage and the need to go hunting for an adapter that can provide you with a means with which to use all manner of electrical appliances. But if you book a stay at this hotel in Switerland, that won’t be necessary.
This means every room is outfitted with different international outlets; plug your chargers from home in and carry on with your day. Genius!
“Meeting a Robert’s Request”
Whenever you book a hotel, you have the ability to add a note that will be sent over to the hotel. Maybe you have an anniversary to celebrate, or you just want to put rose petals on the bed. Occasionally someone will pop up with a peculiar ask — like individual who asked that the lodge conceal an image of Robert Downey Jr. some the place in the lodge room. So that was just what the concierge did.
And you have to give them some credit because they did really pick a good place to hide. Admittedly, we have to ask if the staff are so struggling for work that this is what needs doing; nevertheless, at least they see the funny side.
The Result of a Good Tip
The golden rule, hey; treat your neighbour as you would like to be treated yourself. In the hotel world, housekeeping workers count on guests tipping to make up for their meager wages. However, they do not just exit with the funds. Not like that, and not without getting a little creative with the idea of generosity themselves – as this Egyptian housekeeper decided to be with her impressive towel flower creation.
We’re guessing that was a nice sight for hotel guests, which is what this is really all about. Remember your housekeepers, yall.
“The Approved Makeup Remover”
Hotel towels, we know from the very limited Instagram accounts of travel bloggers and miscellaneous influencers, are almost as white as humanly possible (the closer to US Hospital Cotton there you can get). But what about those looking to rub makeup off? So this hotel obviously got tired of fighting the good-at-it-better-than-you-its-good-what-is-beauty-napkin battle with makeup-staining white towels, and generously decided to just stick a separate towel for that purpose in the bathroom instead. Obviously, they made the smart choice and opted for a black towel — which is exactly what they did.
Smart move on their part, as it would allow their guests to really take advantage of the towels in addition to helping slash the hotel cleaning bill. It just makes sense!
“When a Llama Convention Takes Place”
While hotels are great for vacations, they can also be the base of your wedding as several people opt to tie the knot at a hotel. Here’s a lovely one for those looking to stay, party, and dine with loved ones all in one spot — and we’re guessing that’s exactly what this couple was thinking when they opted to host their nuptials at this hotel. What they were not counting on was a llama convention that was already booked for the same day as their wedding!
The couple asks the hotel straight away once they found out if they can combine both events and the answer was yes. Looks like one happy couple nonetheless.
The Indoor RV Hostel
That’s a step above hotels, and below hostels. A great choice for budget-conscious travellers, these low-cost accommodations typically feature bunk beds and dorm-style rooms. However, it appears that there are some different hostels out there and this is one of them! An Indoor Vintage RV Park at This German Hostel Is Amazing
Guests either opt for a single or double bedroom and get to pick whatever trailer they wish to sleep in — with the added perk of being cozy and dry all night. And the weirdness — just look at this baby in the evening!
“An Efficient Spouse Disposal System”
You gotta love a hotel that has a sense of humor. And we don’t know about you, but this hotel sounds like it has a hilarious sense of humor. Man: Well, they didn’t put in this Spouse Disposal Unit for nothing, now did they? Sure, we don’t actually believe this is being utilized for its intended purpose but it’s still pretty funny seeing it in the flesh.
We can imagine couples having a ball with this bench — and that’s what you want from a hotel. Plus, we bet people have all sorts of wild stories about their stay at the place to go along with the photos. These places offer more than just the hotel room, and this is one of them.
A Daily Reminder
If you book a hotel and grab your bags for vacation, time can get away from you. You may become somewhat disoriented with respect to what day it is or where you are at. That’s why this hotel in Ukraine has, apparently, made it their mission to remind folks of that day every single day. So rather than hanging a sign in the lobby they go and change the carpet in the lift instead!
Heaven yes, they unroll yesterday’s carpet and roll out the new one with the right day of the week every single day. And by the end of the day that’s some pretty well done efficiency luxury we can get behind.
Your Wish Is Our Command
Business travelers, honeymooners, newly dating couples — lots of people book hotel rooms. That is why some hotels field requests from the people who stay there. So when this dude, wanted to take his new ho to the hotel that night he didn’t want her feeling uncomfortable – and he wanted her knowing that he was respecting her desires about doing it.
Well, to be fair, he still wanted to display his sense of humour and impress her! He therefore roped in the concierge to ensure that all went as planned.
Big Bees in the Big City
If you book a hotel room at any major city, then my money is on that it is in some glass modern building. While this is inspiring for some hotels, there are others who desire to go full eco-friendly molecules and be part of the green living lifestyle. And that’s precisely what one central London hotel did when they installed a living roof and threw in a few beehives for good measure! You are even able to see them from the hotel rooms.
This is not only a nice slice of greenery for guests, but something tells us the bees would probably appreciate this addition as well. More hotels should do this!
“A Suitable Children’s Menu”
If you’ve ever gone on vacay with a kid—or simply just been in proximity of a kid longer than an hour—you know ordering their food is a hella nightmare. Usually they have no idea what they want, apart from an unbreakable definition of what they do not wan if you fail to order the best thing for them. To remedy this, this hotel chose to create a rather fitting children’s menu.
If you want our opinion, the “not hungry” is definitely best in show, but we are also kind of interested in “don’t want that, thank you.” Put whatever a kid picks (or not pick) in this bet and just be marital blissful.
Plant Friends on Tap
If you’ve ever been a solitary guest in a hotel, you understand that it can get rather dull and lonesome. Yes, you can watch all the random TV you want and order all the room service food you desire, but sometimes having someone to converse with is key. In response to that solitude, this hotel offered its guests the opportunity to “borrow” a plant to take to their room whenever they felt that they could use another friend.
We think this is a pretty great idea — and like to think that plant enthusiasts everywhere love it too! I mean who does not love waking up to green beside their bed🥰.
The Assumption of Theft
I mean let’s be real, if you are going to spend that much on a hotel room it is only logical to bring some of the goodies home with you. These are pretty easy to sneak into your luggage from the free snacks in the mini bar to the shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom. Which is why we actually really like this hotel for taking into account that assumption of theft and modifying their packaging to reflect as such.
In fact, we would actually be even more tempted to swipe this from the bathroom after seeing this packaging. That way it will be like a souvenir of our hotel-thieving escapades.
“Time to Inspect for Cameras”
As we’ve previously discussed, the trend appears to be already kicking up some steam as more hotels have opted against the antiquated keeping of Bible in their nightstand drawers and rather taking other route. Actually, this hotel replaced the Bible with a copy of 1984 by George Orwell! Now, this book is really good but that choice seems a bit sus.
If we showed up at our hotel and saw this, we’d spend an hour looking for hidden cameras in the TV or on the ceiling. After all, Big Brother is always monitoring the information flow…
“An Inclusive Swimming Pool”
For some reason, the prospect of a swimming pool at a hotel just gets us giddy. This alone is enough for anything that cannot home a pool myself, but I do need to hand over my credit card and get me a hotel there. However, what a lot of hotel pools miss out on is the accessibility part; a great deal of people find themselves unable to use the pool due to steps. But our hotel, albeit, had other plans for this.
Yep, that there is a ramp into the pool for accessibility! This simply means that more people can enjoy this pool, and now we want to book this hotel solely for that consideration.
“Maintaining a Green Environment”
It is difficult for hotels in the center of cities to greenwash themselves. They are often made of glass, tall and void of greenery. However if you have ever been to Singapore on holiday, you’ll know that this place will stop at nothing to combine nature with the big city. Don’t believe us? Check out this hotel… It is surrounded by the lush and deep green patches!
With its contemporary design and lushness, we have no doubt that this building’s plants contribute to making Singapore a healthier city. Plus, it looks super cool.
“A Free Courtesy Phone”
Those who travel outside of the country know how much of a challenge you can run in to use your cell phone. The first problem is: roaming fees are a thing – next up you may not be able to configure your internet at all. To get around this age-old issue, this nifty hotel will loan out every patron a free travelling companion in the shape of a cellphone. We’re like: this is actually a really clever idea!
This phone, standard with free data and calls, allows guests that have access to the internet to use it for finding their way home, for speaking with relatives back within their own country or just locating the next great STATION 먹튀식당.
“A Variety of Do Not Disturb Options”
At times, you want to be alone as well. If you do not feel like seeing anyone, and I think there is nothing wrong with this, then it helps to understand that the staff working in hotels work hard as well. Although most hotels provide a sign that you can hang on your door knob when you’re trying to ward off the maids – but apparently this hotel went one further.
Three other variations of the “Do Not Disturb” options allow guests to mix and match as they see fit. The ‘Bacon Deliveries Only’ would be on our door as soon as we checked in.
Service With a Smile (and Pillow)
Ever gone on vacation and left something in the hotel room, then only to get back home and realized you forgot it, trying to get that object returned is a nightmare. However, there are hotels out there that will go above and beyond for the chance of reuniting a guest with their lost property – this hotel is one of them. The hotel quickly posted back a guest’s jacket when he left it behind.
However, that was not the end of what they sent. When they returned the jacket, they opted to also provide their guest a free pillow. And that’s what you call great service, yeah?
A Bathroom for Kids
For some reason, the kids find hotel living a little odd. Sure, there is no mistake that these rooms are designed for adults and so they can be very clinical and devoid of personality. The Europa Park Hotel in Germany have gone one step further, however, in a bid to make their hotel more kid-friendly by introducing something extra to its bathrooms. And, yes that is a little tiny kid bathroom in the bigger bathroom!
You thought this was a mirror? Nope, just a small entry into the even smaller bathroom! And we bet kids staying here are all about this quirky perk.
All Work and No Play
Remember how we said no hotels ever have character? We suspect this hotel took the sweeping generalisation to heart hence why they pulled out all the stops for their guests. And let’s be honest, this hotel is definitely not 100% kid friendly but its the type of hotel that kids will never forget for the rest of their lives. Especially with the bath mat over there.
All work and no play make jack a dull boy, after all- hence the axes stains of blood everywhere! But it is a great axe to have!
“Doors for Everyone and Every Occasion”
What could possibly be better than a dog-friendly hotel? Maybe those with an allergy to animals wouldn’t be sitting amongst the stray pet hairs ever present in these hotels. However, being able to go on a trip with your pets is something beyond the reach of many. Not only is this hotel pet friendly, but they have also gone above and beyond by adding a cat flap for guests who need some fresh air.
However, we can’t decide what we love more about this cat flap. Are those little stairs that go up to the cat flap? Or the EXIT sign at the bottom of cat flap?
As Cool as a Crocodile
Let me be candid; especially for hotels, the room service staff are basically artists. Not only do they pull off the hospital bed sheet fold every time, but they can also transform towels into quirky — or even coolest — characters. And what we love about that is no one’s expecting you to. It is not in their contract and it never appears on their cleaning lists — but they do so because it makes people happy!
There’s really no comparison to a towel elephant, but we can definitely say that we’ve never seen a towel crocodile before. And it’s kind of awesome with the sunglasses on.
Choo Choo on the Floor
As travellers, we are fortunately back to living in a world that has so many hotels it is almost impossible not to be able to book a hotel room at the last second. But why pick a generic hotel? For the best experience, search for a hotel with a unique or quirky feature. You know, like a functioning model train beneath your dining room floor| Well this hotel has one and it’s damn cool shit we ever seen|
Although the food prepared in this restaurant may also be delightful, observing the train speeding past as you are enjoying your meal is a load of awesome above that.
“A Unique Switch Unlike Any Other”
Settling into a new hotel room is something I have never done well. When it comes to the curtains and turning some lights on and off you might have spend a touch of time figuring out where things are, how to open and close the curtains, and how to use the light switches. But in case you don’t want to figure that out, this hotel was like “/yikes/ let’s just hang a big ol’ rope switch above the bed.” This way, guests had to see it on entry or exit and it was free advertising.
Certainly, there are smaller switches around the room too, but by using this rope switch you can turn off all such switches simultaneously when you go to bed.
A Historic Sign
What attracts you to hotel when you are making a reservation? The facilities? The price? Or perhaps just its heritage features? If you fall into the second category, then well, you might find this old hotel sign particularly suspect when a guest stumbled across it. They were a bit taken over by the reading at first. Then came the realization that this hotel was so old it predated electricity — which we now take for granted.
We find it hard to believe people stayed at hotels before you could just flip a light switch, or pop on a TV or radio so we’re ever more curious about this sign.
“Warning: Dogs Present in the Room”
It is not uncommon for hotels across the planet to have a strict policy against waiting in rooms if you leave, though it appears this hotel knows some tricks are just impossible for dogs. When owners want to leave the hotel room and hit the slopes, they’re free to do so while leaving their pooches napping in their temporary hotltel rooms. All they ask is that they put up this sign on the door, so maids know not to come in!
We think this is a terrific idea and one which should be extended elsewhere. Since you know, even dogs need to go to sleep — and will not appreciate that new vacuum cleaner interrupting the silence!
