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Most amazing perks offered by hotels
Hotels go out of their ways to attract customers, some more so than others.
Let's take a look at some of the most outrageous amenities offered by the hospitality industry, according to Departures.
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Most amazing perks offered by hotels
Fragrance butler
Rosewood Hotels
North America and Saudi Arabia
Rosewood Hotels provides a dedicated fragrance butler in each of its North American and Saudi Arabian properties.
The butler arrives to guests' suites with a fragrance menu tailored to the hotel, with offerings like Chanel No. 5, Bulgari Black, Daisy Marc Jacobs and Chanel CoCo Mademoiselle.
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Artist in residence
Andaz 5th Avenue
New York City
Andaz provides cult-status graffiti gurus and tattoo artists to its guests. Top graffiti artists include Claudia 'Claw Money' Gold.
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Tea sommelier
The Lanesborough
London
Guests can talk to tea expert Karl Kessab on the characteristics and benefits of their selections, as well as various preparation techniques.
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Soap concierge
Viceroy Riviera Maya
Mexico
The soap concierge offers a variety of artisanal cleansing options, created by hand in nearby Mayan communities using organic ingredients.
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Pet psychic
Hotel Monaco
Portland, US
The psychic works with animals and their owners during a complimentary wine hour to solve behavioral issues and improve relationships.
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Lingerie delivery
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas
The Hard Rock Hotel offers all manner of unmentionables (plus toys, bath treats and more) at Love Jones, their in-house boutique. Rather not leave the room to shop? The boutique has a room-service menu, open 24 hours.
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Mixologist
The Surrey Hotel
New York City
The Surrey's in-room mixologist is on call 24 hours a day, arriving within minutes with a fully stocked cocktail cart.
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Plastic surgery recovery
The Pierre
New York City
The hotel works in partnership with New York-Presbyterian plastic surgeon-in-chief Robert Grant, MD, offering a package that includes car service to and from the procedure, a private escort, someone to organise billing and registration before arrival, in-room spa treatments and a specialty menu designed by a nutritionist to encourage healing.
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Recovery concierge
Ritz Carlton
New Orleans
The Ritz designed their recovery concierge service to help guests snap back from a hangover- fast.
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Surf butler
St Regis Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point
California
These experts will take guests' exact measurements before fitting them with a wetsuit and board. For neophytes, the butler will offer personalised surf instructions.
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Tanning butler
Ritz Carlton
South Beach
A butler, a fully trademarked SPF specialist, job it is to assist guests with maximising their tans and minimising sun damage.
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The Tartan butler
The Balmoral
Edinburgh, Scotland
The tartan butler offers expert guidance in tracing family heritage. Visitors can send their ancestor's name before arrival and he'll find which Scottish clan they belong to.
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On-Site genealogist
Lodge at Doonbeg
County Clare, Ireland
For those with Irish ancestry, there is a similar kin-seeking service offered by the Lodge at Doonbeg. The hotel employs two genealogists.
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Sleep concierge
The Benjamin
New York City
From her dozen-pillow menu, guests can select between a water-filled version (warmed or cooled to their tastes), a Nasa-designed Swedish Memory Foam version, a five-foot body cushion or an iPod-ready lullaby pillow.
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Hot wheels
The Four Seasons Hotel
Beverly Hills, California
Guests at the Four Seasons' top-tier suites can simply grab the keys to the hotel's Lamborghini Gallardo - or one of several other exotic luxury vehicles.
Those who take advantage of the hotel's complimentary Suite Drive programme can choose among a selection of Ferraris, Porsches, Maseratis, Bentleys and more.
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Spiritual menu
Hotel Preston
Nashville, Tennessee
Hotel Preston offers a full lineup of religious tomes. Guests can call room service to order from a list of holy books.
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Rock Star Recording Studio
Eden Rock
St Barths, Caribbean
Guests can use a professional-quality recording studio (the only private one on the island), which comes with a variety of instruments, microphones and sound equipment.
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Art concierge
Le Royal Monceau-Raffles
Paris
Le Royal Monceau hired expert Domoina de Brantes to guide guests through the art collections of Paris. De Brantes can create customized tour itineraries, or simply provide information about current exhibits and installations.