Little Things Hotels Do That Make Them Amazing
Explore more hotel services you may not know about before.
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Clothing service
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Clothes cleaning
Most hotels offer a laundry service for your clothes.
If you are staying for a long period of time,
if you want to reduce the number of clothes you carry,
if you have soiled your clothes during your trip,
you can have them cleaned.
Some business hotels have coin-operated laundries, so you can use them according to the type of laundry you need to do.
- Trouser presses are available for rent.
Trouser presses are very useful when you are staying in a hotel in a suit on a business trip. Most hotels, including city hotels and business hotels, rent trouser presses free of charge.
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Suits can become worn out after just one day of wearing them, so if you are going to wear them the next day, it is a good idea to use a trouser press to keep yourself presentable.
Room Service
- Morning call
City hotels, for example, will respond to wake-up calls if you request them in advance to the front desk.
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This is convenient when you feel uneasy about using an alarm bell such as a digital clock alone.Some hotels will call your room if your room alarm clock or cell phone is left ringing.If you leave your phone ringing, it will cause noise and
trouble for the guests in the surrounding rooms,
so please stop it immediately and get up.
- Wi-Fi service
Most hotels these days offer free Wi-Fi. If a password is required, it will be indicated at the front desk or in your room.
Photo by Brett Jordan / UnsplashCables are available for rent.Some hotels lend cables such as charging cables for smartphones and tablets, extension cords, etc.
- Additional bedding and heaters are available for rent.
If you feel chilly, you can request additional bedding or a heater.If your room does not have a humidifier or air purifier, some hotels
will lend you one if you request one (the number of units is limited).
Photo by Jilbert Ebrahimi / Unsplash- Pillow additions
If the height of the pillow does not fit your room, you may
request an extra pillow (limited quantities are available).
- Pillow additions
- Fruit knife and scissors rental
There are times when you may want to cut up the fruits or cakes that you bought on your trip.
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If you need a knife to cut a product tag, please ask at the front desk.
- Massage
Many hotels offer massage services (for a fee).
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If you request it, a masseuse will come to your room and give you a massage.
- Noise Prevention
Although some hotels are making efforts to soundproof their rooms, there are times when you may hear a commotion or noise from neighboring guest rooms.
Photo by Elyas Pasban / UnsplashIf this happens, contact the front desk instead of trying to solve the problem yourself.
- Thermometers are available for rent
Many hotels allow you to borrow a thermometer if you become ill.
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If you must go to the hospital, ask for a referral to a hospital near the hotel that can provide emergency services.
Services for Business
Some hotels offer services such as fax and print-out services.
If you have any problems on a business trip, check with them.