Now That's The Way To Hotel
Staying in a hotel can be fun, but what really makes the experience stand out are the amenities. Sure there are the basics (bottles of water, bathrobes, a piece of chocolate on your pillow), but there are some amazingly cool amenities that some hotels offer that really stand out from the crowd. Of course, some are only offered at the most luxurious of hotels, and will cost you a small fortune—but others are more accessible to everyone. Which ones will have you planning your next trip right away? Let us know!
Private Jet
For most of us, PJ means pajamas. But for the wealthy, it means Private Jet. And at some of the most luxurious hotels, you can purchase a package that includes a private jet service to the hotel (or at least the closest airport).
But how will you get to the hotel?
Novelty Arrivals
How about a two-person Funtube, attached to the back of a jetty? That's an option at Six Senses Krabey Island in Cambodia.
Going to the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort? Well, they can arrange one of the most amazing arrivals we've ever heard of, which includes arriving on a longboat to the riverbank, then an elephant parade from said riverbank to the resort. Along the way, you will pass by temples and palaces. And when you arrive, you'll be greeted by dancers, camels, and musicians.
Haribhagirath, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Novelty Arrivals
Sure, you could take a taxi from the airport, but why not let the hotel set you up with a helicopter or Cessna plane transport? Now that's how you bypass traffic in style.
Rooms Are Always Ready
This one is so simple yet so amazing.
We've all arrived at a hotel early only to be told that our room isn't ready yet. It's annoying, but until now, we assumed it was just how things had to be. Well, not at the Ritz Paris. Because at this hotel, they make a point to never fill the hotel to capacity—which allows them to guarantee that your room will be ready no matter when you arrive.
Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Butler
If your kids can have a nanny, why can't you have a butler? Well, you can if you stay at the Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Cabo, Mexico. And we aren't talking about a butler that takes care of you and other guests. This is a personal butler all for you. So personal, in fact, that they will offer a sewing kit customized to your wardrobe.
But wait, there's more...
The Mansion
While the entire Las Ventanas al Paraíso resort is luxurious—nothing offers more luxury than the 28,000-square-foot Ty Warner Mansion you can stay in. There, not only do you get your own butler and personal assistant, but you can also get firework shows just for you and a different live band playing for you every night.
BMW SUV
No, we don't know of any hotel that is giving their guests a BMW SUV. But at the White Elephant in Nantucket they do have a bunch of them that guests can use whenever they like.
Free Bikes
It might sound like a step down after talking about free BMW SUVs—but some hotels, like the Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham offer guests a free bike share program to use as they desire.
Elevator Bar Tenders
Yes, this is exactly what it sounds like. The W Los Angeles in West Beverly Hills literally has a minibar cart and a bartender in the elevator to mix drinks for people as they ride up and down.
Velvet Slippers
The Castello di Reschio in Tuscany provides guests with velvet slippers to enjoy during their stay.
Personalized Pillowcases
At Cheetah Plains in Sabi Sands, South Africa, guests will find their pillowcases monogrammed with their initials.
Auckland Museum, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A Soap Concierge
The Viceroy Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has a soap concierge that will provide you with a variety of soaps to choose from that they will then stock your room with. But that's nothing compared to...
Full Room Customization
The VIEW in Lugano, Switzerland takes customization to a whole other level—allowing guests to select just about everything in their room: from the lighting to the fragrance, the pillows, and even the toilet paper.
PJs
This time we are talking about pajamas. But these are custom pajamas that are provided to guests at the Ibiza Gran Hotel.
Nightly Gifts
Micato Safaris offers upscale tours in Africa and India. They also provide you with a surprise gift every night. Something local and interesting and something you probably would've considered purchasing yourself—although, now you don't have to. All you have to do is make room in your suitcase.
Nanny
Traveling with kids can be hard–but not at Fiji’s Nanuku Resort. Your luxury stay at this gorgeous resort comes included with a nanny for each child under five years old—on duty from 8 in the morning until 8 at night. The only thing better would be if it was Fran Drescher taking care of kids.
Designer Bags
Stop taking up space in your luggage with handbags. When you stay at The Four Seasons Hotel Houston, you can choose from a selection of new and vintage purses from top-line brands like Prada, Dior, and Gucci—to use for free during your stay. For some of you, we know that's more enticing than the BMW SUV, isn't it?
Beer And Refrigerators
Brewdog is a brewery in Columbus, Ohio who happen to also have the world's first craft beer hotel located right in the aforementioned brewery—a hotel that sounds like a beer-lovers dream come true with in room beer taps and mini-fridges right next to the showers.
A Podcast Studio
Wanna try podcasting—or you forgot your equipment at home and have to record an episode for your already existing podcast? Well, The Sinclair in Fort Worth offers a fully-equipped podcast studio in the lobby.
Arcade Games
We're talking in your room here. That's right. Book the video game suite at the Curtis Hotel in downtown Denver and along with all the Mario decor, you'll also get a Donkey-Kong arcade game right in your room.
Rob Boudon, CC BY 2.0 , Wikimedia Commons
For The Dogs
Pet-friendly really means pet-friendly at some hotels. Like the Heritage Resort & Spa where human guests are greeted with a charcuterie board while their fur babies are treated to a matching "Barkuterie Board".
For The Dogs
Rome Cavalieri has a VIP (Very Important Pets) program that includes doggie personal training and time at a pooch-centric spa for a shampoo and massage.
Goochie Poochie Grooming, Pexels
Rock & Roll Rooms
Stay in the Beatles themed-suite at The Edgewater in Seattle and get a high-end sound system and Beatles CDs to play on it.
Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Rock & Roll Rooms
Stay in the Pearl Jam suite and get an amp and a Fender guitar you can play while you're there.
Broadway
Stay at The Chatwal in NYC's Theater District and get a little taste of Broadway right in your room. Along with the record player and vinyl records of musicals, you can also ask for a theater playhouse set for the kids with puppets.
Plantable Bookmark
It's what it sounds like. The Betsy boutique hotel in Miami—as part of their turn-down service—provides guests with a bookmark made of recycled paper and wildflower seeds.
Boots and Outerwear
Rhode Island's Weekapaug Inn is definitely for nature lovers. From the guided hikes and star gazing to the biking and bird-watching, your nature dreams can come true here. And don't worry if you didn't pack all the proper gear for your stay—because the Inn provides a fully-stocked "Borrowing Closet" with boots and outerwear for both adults and children.
Dan Galvani Sommavilla, Pexels
A Butler And Popcorn
There is only one hotel in all of London that offers butler service for every room in the hotel—The Lanesborough. And one of the things your butler can bring you is complimentary sweet and savory popcorn. On a silver platter, of course.
Plants, Plants, Plants
A while back, The Kimpton Gray in Chicago offered a “plant pop-up hotel"—in which they had a few rooms that they filled with plants. We aren't talking about a couple ferns here either. We're talking upwards of 40-50 plants all over the room. Unfortunately it was a limited time thing, so this one isn't currently available to experience in person.
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