Absolutely one night stays are able to get a bit of pampering. The front desk and bell men can both do more things to make the trip special than you might realize. Most desk clerks are happy to do something special, more so for nice guests and ones they connect with, in hopes of making that trip special. For clerks…

As long as you don't book through a 3rd party site (Travelocity, Orbits) you might be surprised what a desk clerk can do when they like you. I have reduced rates, sent up amenities (bottle of wine, snacks), and upgraded room types. On the occasions someone has tipped me I make sure they are in the best room we have…

As someone who has worked in hospitality for more than a decade I can tell you that if you keep calling the hotel (especially during busy season and during peak times of the day) your more likely to just piss off the staff. The best thing you can do is tip the front desk agent a few dollars. Front desk staff never…

Isn't that the plot line for every episode of Eureka?