How Hotels Go the Extra Mile: TPG Readers Share Their Stories
Everyone likes to be treated like royalty, especially when traveling. And while getting hooked up with a room upgrade or complimentary stocked mini bar is great, getting a pillow fort upon request is even better. We asked members of the TPG Lounge how hotels have really wowed them in the past, and here's what they had to say:
Fortress of Solitude
Nate Lundquist casually — and somewhat jokingly, it seems — requested a pillow fort upon arrival at the Courtyard by Marriott in Gulf Shores, Ala. When he and his girlfriend arrived, they found the hotel had met their request and then some:
Wine Down
Sometimes you can be at the wrong place at the right time. Just ask Heather Fowler Murray, who had to forego a Napa vacation for a work conference in Florida. Luckily, one sommelier wasn't going to let her go without wine:
Picture Perfect
When Matthew Piotrowski arrived at North Carolina’s Residence Inn by Marriott, he was met with a surprise: a picture of Bill Murray. Believe it or not, he had asked for it.
Elephants on Parade
When Elena McGill missed the daily elephant show at the JW Marriott in Thailand, the hotel hooked her up in a major way:
Make a Wish
The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street gave Al Petras a birthday celebration to remember:
How have hotels bended backwards for you? Share your best stories in the comments!
