Hotel front desk people may not have entered into the hospitality industry because they love pleasing people, but that’s exactly why hotels exist. So, while they’re there, they’re supposed to help make your stay as easy and fun as possible. This means that if for any reason during your stay you find yourself lacking something that you need, you can call the front desk and they will do everything in their power to help remedy the situation.
They can also suggest the best restaurants and shopping in the area, etc., since they’re locals and will know the place well.
Uber
Some hotels offer free shuttles to and from bars and restaurants in the immediate area. But most of the time, they’ll only take you so far, within a couple of miles from the location. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to thoroughly enjoy your vacation, without worrying about having to drive back from a late dinner with friends.
Uber and Lyft are popular pretty much everywhere these days, so install the apps on your phone and put them to use – everywhere!
Late Checkout
If you’re not an early morning person, or if you just had a late night and you need to sleep it off, checking out of a hotel in the early morning can be extremely inconvenient. Luckily, most hotels offer late checkout options for those exact situations.
Most of the time, you can only extend it by a couple of hours. But still, 1 pm is a lot better than 11 am when you had a rough night and you need the extra shut-eye!
Be Nice, Even About Complaints
Even though it’s the concierge’s job to make you happy, that doesn’t mean you should lash out at them about everything that you’re unhappy with about your stay. If something is off, speak to them calmly about it, and don’t get too upset.
You don’t want to make the situation worse for yourself or your family. Plus, if you make friends with the front desk staff, your stay will be a lot more enjoyable – and you may even find yourself with some great upgrades!
Take the Comforter Off of the Bed
If you’ve ever seen any type of reality show or comedy where they use black lights on hotel room comforters, you know exactly how dirty they can be. Sheets and pillowcases get washed after every guest (or every couple of days, if you’re staying for an extended period of time.) Comforters, on the other hand, get put right back on the bed and straightened out to look acceptable.
If you care even a little bit about germs, you don’t want to lay anywhere near or around those things. Take them off, toss them on a chair or in a corner and sleep with the sheets and thin blanket.