Hotels That Went Above and Beyond to Make Their Guests Happy

If you travel a lot for work, you’ll know just how important the right hotel can be. Sometimes, they seem incredibly unfamiliar and clinical – and you need to know how to break through that professional barrier. One guy did just that when he decided to ask the Hampton Inn for his very own pillow fort. What the housekeeping staff created (complete with pillow fort rules) is what pillow fort dreams are made of. 

There’s nothing more annoying than losing something in your hotel room – especially if you lose your sunglasses while you’re on vacation! And while you could spend hours turning the hotel room upside down, sometimes you just need to forget about them and head down to the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet instead. Luckily for the owner of these sunglasses, though, the hotel maid managed to find what she hadn’t been able to.

Hands up if you rifle through the drawers as soon as you check into a new hotel room? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The human race is naturally nosy, and while we rarely come across the lost property of those who stayed in the room before us, it’s not uncommon for people to find a Bible on the bedside table. This is something that many hotels offer as standard. But this hotel didn’t want to. 

One of the worst things about staying in a hotel is the check-out time. Normally, these check-out times are early in the morning, forcing you to rush your packing and fight back against indigestion as you shove random breakfast items down your throat. But it seems as though the concierge at this hotel understands just how annoying these early check-out times can be – especially on a Sunday morning when you’re trying to avoid going back to reality. 

Although many hotels offer soap and other cleaning products in bottle form, you’re normally not allowed to take them home. After all, they sometimes attach them to the wall, or they just add them to your bill if you do decide to sneak them into your luggage. But there are still a few hotels out there that appreciate the humble bar of soap – and those are the kind of hotels that we absolutely love. 

When you’re on vacation in a new place and trying to get to sleep in a strange and unfamiliar hotel room, it can be easy to focus on the tiny things that may annoy you. From the gentle hum of the air conditioning to the annoying gap in the middle of the curtains, all of these things can prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep. But it seems as though this hotel wanted to solve one of those issues.

You have to congratulate hotels on their ability to provide bright, white towels. Every time you check into one of these places, you know for certain that you’ll be greeted with perfectly white towels that are 100% clean. But when guests use these towels to wipe off their makeup or wipe up coffee stains, there’s no way the hotel can rid the towels of these stains. Instead of throwing them away, though, this hotel decided to offer them to guests in a different capacity. 

Switzerland has so much to offer. People who vacation here enjoy the snow-capped mountains, the delicious chocolate, and the impressive cheese. But while you probably didn’t need another reason to book a hotel in Switzerland, here’s one anyway! This hotel not only offers guests toiletries in the form of eco-friendly shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, and soap, but it also gives them the chance to enjoy a rubber ducky during their bathtime adventures.  

There’s a big difference between a budget hotel and a more expensive hotel. And while budget hotels are normally housed inside normal-looking buildings, you can spend a little more to stay somewhere with a bit more character. So, what about a hotel in an old train station? Not only do you walk up and down the station platforms, but you actually have to walk down them to get to your hotel room – which is inside of an old train car! 

When you head off on vacation, it can be easy to get lost. And while this is all part of the fun and allows you to explore more of the destination, it can also be a little stressful and overwhelming – especially when you’re tired and want to get back to the hotel. That’s why the concierge at this hotel chooses to hand out this card to every guest that checks in.

You probably don’t need us to tell you that a solar eclipse is a very rare event. For some people, it happens just once in a lifetime, which is why so many people make a big deal out of it. In fact, the people who booked this hotel did so just to witness the solar eclipse in all of its glory – and it’s clear to see that the hotel went above and beyond to make their stay extra special. 

When you’re on vacation, it’s always a good idea to check the weather forecast. This way, you can plan out your day and make sure you don’t get caught out in any bad weather. And while there’s no doubt that there are so many apps that can give you an accurate depiction of the weather, we have to say that we absolutely love this weather station at this hotel! It’s probably very accurate, too. 

When you book a hotel and head off on your vacation, the last thing you want to experience is a fire. But it’s incredibly important to understand the health and safety risks of staying away from home, and it’s always a good idea to check out the evacuation plans of each hotel. Have you noticed what’s so cool about this plan, though? This hotel has attached them at ground level so you can still see them if smoke fills the hallways. 

Is there anything more irritating than heading to a new country and realizing the plugs and outlets are completely different? This means that you can’t charge your phone or plug in your hair dryer, and it means that you have to go in search of an adapter that will let you use all of your electrical items. But if you choose to stay at this hotel in Switzerland, you won’t have to do that. 

When you book a hotel, you always have the option to add a request to send to the hotel. Perhaps you want to celebrate a birthday, or you want to adorn the bed with rose petals. But every so often someone comes along with a strange request – like this person who wanted the hotel to hide a picture of Robert Downey Jr. in the hotel room somewhere. So, that’s exactly what the concierge did.

You know what they say: treat others how you want to be treated. And in the hotel world, housekeeping staff rely on the generosity of guests’ tips to bulk up their limited pay. They don’t just take the money and run, though. Instead, they decided to pay back this generosity with some creative generosity of their own – like when this Egyptian housekeeper decided to create this impressive towel flower design. 

We already know that hotel towels are traditionally as white as humanly possible, but what about people who want to take off their makeup? Well, it seems as though this hotel grew tired of dealing with makeup-stained white towels, which is why they decided to add some designated makeup-removing towels to the bathrooms instead. Of course, the smart option was to go for a black towel – so that’s exactly what they did. 

Although many people stay in hotels when they’re on vacation, others use hotels as the base for their wedding ceremonies. This is a great option for people who want to stay, celebrate, and eat at the same place with their loved ones – and that’s obviously why this couple decided to tie the knot at this hotel. But what they hadn’t bargained for was that there was a llama convention booked for the same day as their wedding! 

You have hotels, and then you have hostels. This budget accommodation option is perfect for travelers looking to explore on a budget, and they normally offer guests bunk beds and shared rooms. But it seems as though there are some hostels out there that offer something different – and this is one of them. This hostel in Germany has been made to look like an indoor vintage RV park, and it’s super cool. 

You have to love a hotel with a sense of humor. And we don’t know about you, but we have a feeling that this hotel has a seriously funny sense of humor. After all, they wouldn’t have installed this Spouse Disposal Unit if they hadn’t! Of course, we don’t think this is actually used for the purpose it was intended, but it’s still pretty hilarious to see this in the flesh. 

When you book a hotel and head off on vacation, it can be easy for time to fly away from you. You might get a little discombobulated, unsure of what the day is or where you are. Well, that’s why this hotel in Ukraine has made it its mission to remind everyone of the day on a daily basis. But instead of putting a sign up in the lobby, they change the carpet in the elevator instead!

All kinds of people book hotel rooms, from solo work travelers to honeymooners to brand new couples. That’s why it’s not uncommon for hotels to receive requests from the people who choose to stay there. And when this guy decided to take his new fling to the hotel for the night, he wanted to make her feel comfortable – and he wanted her to understand that he was respecting her intimacy wishes. 

When you book a hotel room in a big city, you can bet your bottom dollar that it’s going to be a modern glass building. But while some hotels are happy with this style, there are others who want to embrace the eco-friendly lifestyle. That’s exactly what one hotel in central London did when they planted a living roof and even added some beehives into the mix! They can even be seen from the hotel rooms. 

If you’ve ever been on vacation with a child – or just been around a child for longer than an hour – you’ll know that ordering food for them is a complete and utter nightmare. Most of the time, they have no idea what they want, but they definitely know what they don’t want if you don’t order the right thing for them. To make this situation easier, this hotel decided to design a very appropriate kid’s menu.

If you’ve ever booked a hotel for a solo stay, you’ll know that it can be pretty boring and lonely. Sure, you can watch whatever you want on TV and you can order whatever you want through room service, but sometimes you just need someone to talk to. To combat that loneliness, this hotel decided to let guests borrow a plant to take to their room when they felt they needed an extra friend. 

Let’s be honest; when you pay so much for a hotel room, it just makes sense to take some of the goodies home with you. From the snacks in the free mini bar to the shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom, it’s easy to sneak these into your luggage. That’s why we love the fact that this hotel has decided to embrace this assumption of theft and changed their packaging accordingly. 

We’ve already talked about the fact that many hotels keep copies of the Bible in their bedside drawers, but it seems as though more and more hotels are choosing to stray away from this outdated tradition and opt for another option instead. In fact, this hotel decided to swap out the Bible for a copy of George Orwell’s 1984! And while it’s a great book, this choice is a little alarming. 

There’s something about a hotel with a swimming pool that makes us so happy. For those who don’t have pools at home, this addition is enough to get you to hand over your credit card and book a hotel room there. But what many hotel pools lack is the accessibility aspect, with many people being left unable to use the pool because of steps. This hotel decided to flip the script on that, though. 

It’s hard for hotels in the heart of cities to maintain their green credentials. They’re often tall and full of glass and lacking any type of greenery. But if you’ve ever been on vacation to Singapore, you’ll know that this place does everything in its power to merge the natural world and the modern world. Don’t believe us? Just look at this impressive hotel that’s covered in rich and luscious greenery! 

Anyone who has ever traveled abroad will know how difficult it can be to use your cell phone. For starters, you might have to pay roaming charges – and then you might not be able to get your internet to work. To combat this common problem, this handy hotel offers guests the chance to borrow a complimentary travel buddy in the form of a cell phone. And we think this is such a good idea! 

Sometimes, you just want to be left alone. And while it’s important to appreciate the hard-working staff that work in hotels, it’s also important to recognize when you don’t want to be disturbed. Of course, most hotels offer you a ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign to pop on your door handle when you want to keep the maids at bay – but it seems as though this hotel decided to go one step further.

If you’ve ever left something in the hotel room on vacation and only realized you’d forgotten it when you got back home, you’ll know that it can be a nightmare trying to get it back. But there are some hotels out there who do everything they can to reunited their guests with their belongings – and this hotel is one of them. When this person left their jacket, the hotel immediately mailed it back to them. 

Staying in a hotel can be a strange experience for kids. There’s no doubt about the fact that these rooms are tailored towards adults, and they can often be very clinical and impersonal. But in an effort to make their hotel more child-friendly, the Europa Park Hotel in Germany decided to add a little something special to their bathrooms. Yes, that is a tiny children’s bathroom within the main bathroom! 

Do you remember what we were saying about hotels lacking personality? Well, we have a feeling that this hotel took that generalization rather personally, which is why they went above and beyond to provide their guests with an experience like no other. And while this hotel might not be 100% kid-friendly, it’s certainly the kind of hotel that everyone would remember for the rest of their lives. Especially with that bath mat. 

Is there anything better than a pet-friendly hotel? Ok, those who are allergic to animals probably wouldn’t appreciate the stray pet hairs that linger in these hotels. But having the ability to go on vacation with your pets is something that many people dream of. As well as being pet friendly, this hotel has even gone one step further and installed a cat flap for those who want to get a bit of fresh air. 

Let’s be honest; the housekeeping staff at hotels are artists. Not only do they manage to nail the hospital bed sheet fold every time, but they also have the ability to make quirky and cool characters out of towels. And what we love about this is that there’s no expectation to do that. Doing so isn’t in their contract and it’s not on their cleaning lists – but they do it because it puts a smile on people’s faces! 

There are so many hotels out there in the world, which makes it super easy to book a hotel room in seconds. But why pick a generic hotel? If you want to have the experience of a lifetime, try and look for a hotel that has a quirky or unique feature. You know, like a working train model under the dining room floor| That”s exactly what this hotel has, and it’s one of the coolest things we’ve ever seen. 

Getting accustomed to a new hotel room can be hard. You might have to spend a little time working out where things are, how to open and close the curtains, and how to use the light switches when it comes to turning certain lights on and off. To make things easier, though, this hotel decided to add a giant rope switch just above the bed. This way, guests couldn’t miss it. 

When booking a hotel, what entices you the most? The facilities? The price? Or maybe the historical features? If you’re part of the latter category, you might appreciate this old sign that was found in a hotel by a confused guest. At first, they didn’t quite understand what they were reading. Then, they realized that the hotel was so old it was around before electricity became a common thing we all took for granted. 

Many hotels around the world don’t allow you to leave your pets in the room when you’re not there, but it seems as though this hotel understands that there are certain things dogs can’t do. And when owners want to head off and ski, they’re allowed to leave their doggies to rest in the hotel room. The only request they have is that they put this sign on the door, so the maids know not to enter!