One of the best experiences when we travel is that portion of your stay when you can lounge in the hotel. The more luxurious the hotel, the more chances that your stay will be unforgettable, and when it comes down to it, isn’t that what we all want from our vacations? So, let’s skip right to the part where you have already booked your stay at a lovely hotel and you’re heading there tomorrow, or perhaps you’re in the hotel as you read this. What should you do to make your stay more enjoyable and make every dollar you paid count? Let’s find out.
Let Them Know If You’re Celebrating Something
Hotels go out of their way to personalize every single aspect of your stay. They want you to feel like a king or queen in your own right and will do or say whatever they need to for your benefit. Now, knowing this, don’t you think giving them as much information as you can about the purpose of your stay is helpful? Say you’re vacationing away for a birthday getaway, tell them. Is it your honeymoon? Tell them! They will be sure to do everything they can for you to make the stay that much more enjoyable and that may come with perks you otherwise wouldn’t have received. Who knows, a room upgrade or a chilled bottle of champagne may be one of the complimentary gifts you receive. So, tell them and watch them make your stay royal.
Check-In Early & Check-Out Late
Do you remember that saying that your parents used to tell you when you were a student? What was it again, ah yes, “first to get in and last to leave.” This saying doesn’t stop at school either, it applies to you when you go vacationing and staying in a hotel too. You see, to make the most out of your stay, you must try to check in as early as you can and check out as late as possible. It goes without saying that this situation allows you to spend as much time in the hotel as possible, squeezing every dollar’s worth. Oh and here’s a fun little tip, if you get to your hotel before your check-in time, you can hand off your bags and then go hang out by the pool or bar area. Already, you’ll get to enjoy the amenities before you even see your room.
Take Advantage Of Free Food Offerings
One of the things that hotels will have in buckets is food and drinks. In plenty of the lounges, you’ll find complimentary drinks and bite-sized snacks for your pleasure. Make sure that you take advantage of this and eat as much as you can. In fact, you should ask the manager about it and they can fill you in on where to be. What this tip ensures for you is that you get plenty of food without forking additional money for it. Such a win.
Make Use Of The Concierge Service
A boasting point for various top-notch hotels is their concierge services. Luxury hotels go out of their way to use their concierge services to leave a lasting impression on the guests. Whatever you need, think of them as your personal friends who can hook you up with anything. In most cities, hotel concierge staff have connections to particular experiences, services, or goods that are hard to obtain for the average person. If you make use of them, you might just find out that certain sold-out tickets for a concert are not as sold out as you might have originally believed. We haven’t even begun to mention the overbooked restaurants that they could get you a reservation for or the various arrangements they can make for you that can be the highlight of your stay. There’s so much that concierge service can do. Just remember to be a good guest, and be polite and we’re sure that you will go a long way for you.
Try All The Bath Products
What is it about people who go to the most luxurious of hotels and start to budget the hotel's supplies? It doesn’t make sense. When you’re in your hotel, use all the supplies. We know that your bathroom will be full of bath products like soaps and shampoos and you must, absolutely must use them all. Believe us, they will replace them daily and they won’t mind. Oh, and rather than letting that half-used bar of fancy soap or mini bottle of shampoo go to waste when you check out, feel free to take it home with you. Despite what people think, it’s not a crime at all. Just keep your accumulated goods to soaps and shampoos. Don’t be taking pillows, towels, and blankets. That is illegal.
Familiarize Yourself With Niche Complimentary Services
Various hotels offer complimentary services that you might not even know exist but if you ask the right people about them, these services could elevate your experience. For example, some luxury hotels offer complimentary pressing services and shoeshine, which can come in handy during a long business trip or special evening out. The last thing you want is to be wondering how to best shine your shoes ahead of an executive meeting when you are paying top dollar for a suite. There are also services like hotel cars that can ferry you to wherever you want to go in the city and these are especially handy if you are not mobile yourself. The interesting part about these upgrades and complimentary services is that most times they are like a hidden feature, never openly advertised, so don’t shy away from asking about them to the staff. Your curiosity can open doors for you that you didn’t know existed.