OUTRAGEOUS
PERKS
Right, so you may have heard about
tanning butlers in chic sun destinations, or super senior concierges that have
connections to the best tables at the hottest eateries in town, but that's
nothing compared to some of the most intriguing and lavish amenities at the
world's finest hotels. Thanks CNN for the roundup! Would you find any of these
useful in your travels? Tell us, we'd love to
know!
-The Art Concierge, Andaz 5th
Ave- NYC. GM Jonathan Frolich aims to connect guests with local
culture, even going so far as to commission street artists to graffiti the hotel
walls, and pushing guests straight to the top of the waiting list of world
famous tattoo artist Mister Cartoon.
-The Fragrance Butler, Rosewood
Hotels- North America- Want to try a new scent? Ring your butler who
will be toting menu complete with scents from Chanel to Tom Ford, Bulgari to
Marc Jacobs
-The Pet Psychic, Hotel Monaco-
Portland- What's your pet
thinking? If you're stuck on that thought while staying at this hotel, simply
ring downstairs and this special staff member will work with you and your pet
over a glass of wine to solve all manner of issues.
-Mad Men Mixologist, The Surrey
Hotel-NY- On call 24/7, arriving in mere minutes with a cart containing
just about everything needed to create a custom cocktail. He'll not only whip
one up, but he'll leave the instructions behind so you can do it yourself. (and,
he leaves the cart behind)
-Plastic Surgery Recovery, The
Pierre- NY- Working hand in hand with NY Presbyterian, this package
includes round trip car service to and from procedure, private escort, in room
spa treatments, special healing menu and a doctor on call
-Recovery Conceirge, Ritz
Carlton New Orleans- Taking it a little too hard in the Big Easy? Club
level guests can now chat to Russell who will prescribe tips to rid the most
horrible hangovers
-On Site Genealogist, Lodge at
Doonbeg-Ireland- Trace your roots with their 2 resident members of the
Council of Irish Genealogical Organzations who will trace your roots and
coordinate visits to your ancestral villages
-Rock Star Recording Studio,
Eden Rock- St Barths- Didn't make the cut on the X Factor tryouts?
Indulge in their 16,000 sq ft Villa Rockstar complete with a recording studio
where A-listers have spent time making music in the past.
OUTRAGEOUS HOTEL
FEES
We've all had those moments where we
feel we've been ripped off while traveling (hello 28 Euro glass of milk in
Greece, one of my personal bests). I felt better after seeing this list- what's
your best/worst experience? Shout out on Facebok and
share!
Biggest Resort Fee? Ritz
Carlton St Thomas- $55 per day. Um, didn't you already pay for all of
the amenities in the hefty room rate?
Most Obscene Gym Fee? Wynn Las
Vegas- $30 per day. I'll take a jog on the strip, better people
watching anyway.
Most Absurd Valet Fee? Inter
Continental San Francisco- $53 per day. No self parking option so
you're stuck there
Craziest Room Service Fee?
Trump International Beach Resort Miami- 20% service charge, 9% tax, $3 delivery
fee. I'll go downstairs and get it myself.
Most Bizarre Fee- Elysian Beach
Resort USVI- $21 per day Energy Surcharge PLUS $110 for daily
housekeeping. I just can't even comment without being ridiculously
snarky.
Sexiest Fee? M Resort &
Spa- $20 "Men's Only" fee to visit the adults-only Daydream Pool. I
thought that was just a guido club thing...