Crazy Perks at the Best Hotels

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed)
Nov 24th 2007 at 4:02PM

A place to sleep is just a place to sleep when it all comes down to it, and since the atmosphere can only be so nice how do luxury hotels set themselves apart from each other? With the perks and services they offer, of course -- and you better believe they go all out and get seriously creative. Here are just a few of the crazier perks you can find at some of the best hotels, courtesy of Forbes Traveler:

Helicopter transfers between the airport, hotel, and shopping (Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi)
A sleep concierge to ensure you get the best night's sleep possible (The Benjamin)
Customized aromas: after finding out what your preferences are the housekeeper stocks your room with preferred scents (Palazzo Magnani Feroni)
Pet perks like special bedding and dishes, pet sitting, walking, and massages (Nine Zero)

Technology Butlers available for handling every gadget crisis from cell phone chargers to internet crashes (Ritz-Carlton)
Serious Fitness Program provides access to hundreds of exercise classes and equipment like basketball courts, a rock climbing wall, several pools and a weight room (Houstonian Hotel)
American Girl Doll Experience for kids where the children and their dolls are greeted at the door by name and the room includes a second miniaturized set of everything (robe, slippers, turn-down service) for the doll to mimic the real guests experience (Fitzpatrick Hotels)
An end-of-the-year gift from Tiffany's for repeat customers (VX Beacon Boston)
Pleasure Menu full of fun stuff for couples in the mood to stay in (Drake Hotel)

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