Let’s be honest: Free hotel amenities are an exciting perk of booking any accommodation – here’s how you can get the best of them.
In general, hotels are expensive. Even if one stays in a not-so-much-known small town or a resort during the off-season, people will find it almost impossible to get their money’s worth. This is why it’s essential to have the most of a hotel stay and enjoy the various free upgrades and complimentary amenities that come with booking a hotel room. Also, hotel managers and staff themselves want their guests to have an unforgettable experience when staying at their place. This is why there’s a mutual interest when trying the free treats and amenities offered by the hotel. The guest will enjoy many amazing benefits and keep on returning again and again to the place where they’ve had the most unique experience. This will satisfy the hotel owners and managers as well. Here are the best proven methods to get free hotel amenities.
This Is How To Enjoy A Free Happy Hour At The Hotel
Several high-end hotels treat their guests to free alcoholic beverages at night. Each hotel has its own policy and various drinks that they’d like to offer their clients. For example, most St. Regis hotels have the habit of sabering a Champagne bottle in their lobby bars every evening. The clients who attend the ritual are offered a complimentary glass of the tasty signature drink. On the other hand, many Ritz-Carlton hotels offer locally influenced cocktails for free in their lobbies. Additionally, guests at the Kimpton Hotels can enjoy, every evening, a wine tour, where they can savor free beer and wine drinks.
- How to get it: Hotel guests can enjoy a free happy hour with some complimentary alcoholic drinks by asking the concierge staff of their hotel about the free drinks offered at the property.
Another free amenity to benefit from when staying at a hotel is to hitch a free ride to the restaurants, museums, or other attractions around the place where the hotel guest is staying. This Amenity is mainly available in luxury hotelssuch as St. Regis in New York, which takes guests on free rides in stylish Bentleys. Also, 1 hotels in both New York City and Miami take their guests on free rides in Teslas. Some hotels offer free bikes instead for their guests during their stay.
- How to get it: To benefit from a free ride when staying at a hotel, people must ensure to enjoy the service as early as possible. This is because the amenity is usually available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Here’s What To Know About Packing Toiletries When Staying At A Hotel
While the bathroom in a hotel is usually stocked with soap, shampoo, and other standard grooming products, people must also know that other additional products are available upon request, particularly in high-end hotels. This is why hotel guests must not pack too many toiletries because they will have the ability to request these for free from the hotel. For example, one can request a free dental kit, including floss, a toothbrush, and mouthwash. They can also ask for a nail kit with clippers, deodorant, and hypoallergenic skin products. In most luxury resorts, people can also benefit from free sunscreen. This mainly applies to resorts with pools and beach access.
- Hint: When visiting a hotel spa, people can ask for free samples of expensive and high-end skincare lines that the hotel markets. Moreover, many retail sections inside hotels feature a makeup area where people can try free sample cosmetics.
- How to get it: People who want toiletries in their hotel can ask for additional products from the housekeeping staff.
Another free amenity that people can benefit from when staying at a hotel is to hit the gym onsite. This may prove better than booking a pricey workout at a local exercise studio. For instance, most hotel gyms feature enticing classes lineups. During recent years, hotels understood the importance of fitness in their guests’ lives. This is why they invested big money to develop their gyms and recruit top yoga, pilates, and other fitness instructors. Moreover, many hotel gyms offer free juices, bottled water, fruits, and trail mixes.
- How to get it: People staying at a hotel can visit the property’s gym and enjoy a fantastic workout.
Other Free Amenities To Enjoy When Staying At A Hotel
Some hotels offer endless complimentary amenities for their guests. For instance, people can enjoy the availability of free international power adapters, phone chargers, and other electronics. Some hotels offer free long-distance phone calls for their guests. They can find out about the availability of such service in their in-room guide or seek information from the concierge.
Other free amenities include umbrellas, musical instruments, and clothes. Needless to say, many hotels offer free room upgrades, early check-ins, and late check-outs. All of these services can be secured by asking the room service, reception staff, concierge, or housekeeping about their availability or by checking the official media channels of the property.
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Gabriel Kirellos
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Gabi is a travel writer passionate about nature, geographical wonders, various cuisines, writing, and living life to the fullest. Through his work, Gabi will transport you into a world of marvelous attractions where you will learn about the various landmarks and places of interest that distinguish any country around the planet. You will enjoy reading his ultimate guides to undiscovered destinations and his articles about various travel experiences. Gabi also works as a consultant and writer for several travel agencies and business organizations. He loves traveling, reading, partying, and making friends. Reach out to Gabi on kyrillosgabi3@hotmail.com
