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Where to Get the World's Best Room Service

Filed under: Dining, Journeys


Room service is getting an upgrade from the days of a steak served lukewarm with soggy fries and a flat soda. Go to the right place and you can get whatever you want, on the menu or not, whenever you want, at any hour of the day or night, and it'll be served like it would be in a fine restaurant, 7 courses and all.

Of course not all room services are created equal, so knowing where to go to get the best is key. The Four Seasons in Washington D.C. will serve your meal course by individual course, whereas the Ritz Carlton in Chicago will make you whatever you want at any hour. And beyond that it's really about your personal preferences -- want a $53 burger? Head to The Peninsula in Hong Kong. Have kids to worry about? Awesome kids menu at Rosewood Hotels. See the rest of this slide show for even more great ideas, like the healthiest room service menu and the best room-service breakfast. Sounds good to me!

Luxury Tipping Guide

Filed under: Services

Forbes has answered a very interesting question pertaining to tipping. With all the luxury services that new hotels offer, there are many more people that you will come into contact with than just the porter and the maid. How do you know who to tip and - more importantly - how much to tip?

The first lesson is that some resorts are all-inclusive and will have a "resort fee" added to the bill (15-20% against the room rate) that is to be distributed as tips for the employees; no additional tipping is necessary here, and many employees will not accept them. If this is not the case at your hotel, employees who should be tipped include the concierge, doormen, drivers, pool attendant and those who offer special services, like masseurs. See the full guide for details on who gets a dollar, who gets 20% and what you should expect in return.

And don't forget the maid. Leave a few dollars a day, depending on the size of the room and the size of your mess.



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