Wave the Sails

I have stayed in some amazing hotels around the world; some of those worthy of mention being in New York and Mauritius.

Found some of the accommodation here in WA a bit average so I was wondering how you define 'fabulous'? Is it cleanliness? Fluffy towels? Bathrobes? Staff? Welcome? You get the gist...........

Would be interested to find out which worldwide hotels/accommodation you rate and why? Plus, in self-catering accommodation what would make you say 'wow'.

Cheers all

Mrs J

PS Trying to start a less contentious thread. I mean well

steve99

I agree some of the accomodation is a bit poor over here, just becasue somethings 4 or 5 star over hear doesnt mean it will compare to the same rated hotels in other parts of the world, most hotels in WA are probably between the 3 & 4 star mark by US/European standards.
I think its allround quality in all aspects of the acommodation experience.
My faves around the world would be the Bellagio in Las Vegas, The Hilton Waikikki in Hawaii. The Hyatt at La Manga Resort in Spain.

You've got me thinking about holidays now

JackTheLad

Godiva dark chocolate squares and champagne on arrival, rose petals on bed, and, let's see, 1000+ thread count bedsheets... Just kidding.

Cleanliness is top of the list for me as far as accomodation goes. I also like bright rooms, lots of natural light. As for services, I don't like those in-your-face kind of fake smiles but always appreciate services which are provided promptly when needed.

My best experience so far is the Raffles in Singapore. Every staff member (I really mean every single one of them) we came to contact with was friendly and very professional. The most amazing thing I found was that they were all genuinely proud of their job, whatever the position, and always carried a warm smile. My in-laws were travelling with us at the time. When the concierge notice my FIL's bad leg, he discreetly swapped our room assignment so that the in-laws were staying in a room closer to the elevator while hubby and I stayed in their original room.

Mrs JTL

Wave the Sails

Just like that in Mauritius, the people really take a pride in doing a good job. Not like some hotels where the smiles are a little false to say the least

fraser

Bloody Raffles they wouldn't let us in to the Grill with Henry, the maitre'd came past had a sneaky look and then the guy said no, we had to slum it in the courtyard

Anne4Terry

Seriously

fraser

We asked for a table it was empty, I had a jacket and shirt and they said earlier they'd lend me a tie, so the waiter says wait there. Then we see the guy come up and shuffle some silverware while having a not too crafty look which was followed by his nose travelling north, then the waiter came back and said it's not possible but he'll take us to the courtyard restaurant and get us looked after.

Yes I'm still bitter

bal56

... having sea views from your patio and bath....!

steandleigh

Any 'accomodation' from *star to *****star should be:

Clean, clean, clean!!!!

Then theres all the other 'little' touch's - attention to detail - i.e working out what your clientele like / need and providing it for them, whatever that may be - internet / fax / phone / early a.m call / privacy / discretion / specialist menus / AND YES!! Those freebie shower / bath samples!!! etc etc

Have to say that some of the best places we've stayed have been the cheapest in terms of $$$ but the greatest in terms of standards and service. generally the staff make the experience easier and happier. You can stop in a *****star hotel and get the shi**iest staff, bad smell under their noses and all that.

Little things, that's what counts.

MartinH

Having spent many, many nights in hotels around the world on business and pleasure I think the following are key:

1. Clean and modern (absolute priority).
2. White fluffy linen (quilt only NOT covers).
3. Powerful shower (and preferably not one where you have have to stand in the bath).
4. Gym.

Generally I stay in Hilton hotels and think they are pretty good (the Hilton in Perth is not bad at all) although on my travels I would say that the Nordic Light in Stockholm, the Mandarin Oriental in Munich, the Vier Jahreszeiten in Berlin and the Marriott County Hall in London are some of my favorites.

A dogs life

Something to do with the face tattoo maybe??

ADL

Oakie

Pole dancers and a free bar always make a bland hotel room seem a bit better...

Bix

I have simple taste.........4 walls, a packet of biscuits and a woman.

A dogs life

Inflatable... with a puncture repair kit.

ADL