The Perks of Being a Traveler
Let’s face it. Traveling is awesome. Whether it’s for a family vacation or a regular business trip, your travels are bound to take you to a hotel. No matter where you stay, be it a super convenient (and possibly sketchy) Super 8 or the highest quality, luxury, all-expenses desired hotel, the establishment will provide you with certain amenities—many that come free of charge.
“What are the fanciest hotel amenities you’ve seen?”
- Fine Thai bed linens
- Two person pedestal bathtubs that fill from the ceiling—Yes, that’s a thing.
- Electronic privacy shade in bathroom
- Interactive Multi-Media Hubs—It even has an opinion on your music taste.
- Intelligent Private Bar
- Keurig single cup coffee brewer (French Press available by request)—For when life just isn’t fancy enough.
- Adjustable lighting (dimmer switches on most lights)
- Overnight shoe shine
- Electronic “Do Not Disturb” and Housekeeping Service features
- iPod alarm clock
”If there was one thing you’d like to have in your hotel, what would it be?”
It’s true, there are a lot of thoughtful and fancy amenities out there. The hotel industry has a knack for spoiling their guests; even the non-luxury and limited-service hotels have some amenities, and will even leave a mint or chocolate on your pillow. But there is one thing that many hotels are missing when it comes to hospitality—creativity.
It’s good to have great service, but when Hospitality is taken to the next level, and fun is had along the way, things get interesting.
What are we talking about? Towel Animals.
They’re cool. They’re cute. They’ve got attitude.
When you walk into your room, there is nothing better than being met with a Towel Animal. Each time it’s a different one.
Googly eyes are always a nice touch.
Most of the time, these little surprises are left on your bed, awaiting your arrival. Waiting to greet you and wish you a good stay. But sometimes they’re left on your minibar, your bedside table….
Or just hanging out.
Oh, hi there. Welcome to your room.
Creativity sets hotels apart, whether it’s centered around creating a better overall feel to your room, providing impeccable room service, ensuring the top gadgets or simply jumping outside of the box and having a bit of fun—showing a different side of you and your Hotel staff. The point is to create a lasting impression, to connect with you guests and have them believe in your vision.
So go ahead! Be fancy, let it all hang out, become one with your vision to be a ____ hotel. Just don’t forget to have a little fun in the process.