Recently, I picked up a copy of Travel & Leisure Magazine to pass some time as I was waiting for an appointment. In it, there was an article that examplifies what the Queen of Cheap Travel preaches: How to get five-start hotel services on a Queen of Cheap Travel budget.
And no need to maximize a credit card limit to achieve it! The author of the article - and I wish I had taken down the information to relay it back to you - explained that she does not stay at expensive hotels, she uses their services, namely the concierge.
Concierge of high-end hotels are extremely well connected as they often need to attain the unattainable to satisfy their exclusive clientele. Her tip is to utilize concierge services at exclusive hotels. But beware! The author mentioned that she never took advantage of the concierge by deceiving them. She tells them that she is not staying on the property but mentions that a friend, who does stay there often, recommended them.
The author said she ensures that paying guests have priority over her - meaning, she waits until the concierge is not busy to ask questions. By applying this rule, think of the possibilties! The concierge can be a source of inside information - where does he or she entertain his/her guests? Which restaurant does he/she like to eat at? Is it possible to obtain tickets to the hottest show in town?
In conclusion, the author said that she tiped the concierge very well and that she also took down his/her work schedule in case she needed additonal information.
I am eager to try this tip on my next trip!
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I read that story! Excellent idea, but do I have the guts to try it?
Just be honest and go for it. I think that when we are up front with what we do, we're not cheating.
And yet, it brings us the kind of service that, under the Queen of Cheap Travel mentra, would not be affordable! Although tiping is a must!
Well written article.
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