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Itinerary Nerd's avatar

Ah, agree with all of these! The pool chair game (wrote an article on that), the light switches (been there), and afternoon housekeeping (not great for nap times)… so many insights!!

The Upgrade | Anne Marie's avatar

The housekeeping one is my personal biggest pet peeve!

Mark Orwoll Is At It Again's avatar

Comparing other hotels to the Lanesborough is unfair to other hotels!

The Upgrade | Anne Marie's avatar

They do such an excellent job

Oltre India's avatar

Very though provoking.

For my India-bound travelers niche, especially seniors and first-time visitors, that means realistic pacing, responsive support, careful hotel selection, thoughtful food planning, and on-ground coordination that protects the guest from avoidable stress.

The Upgrade | Anne Marie's avatar

Yes! Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as well. Especially for senior travelers. India can feel overwhelming, and it’s important to provide realistic pacing and the opportunity for rest

Emily @ Elevate Hospitality's avatar

I wrote a fun piece on my hotel hierarchy of needs and we're definitely singing some of the same song. COFFEE! If I'm paying $1000 - in-room coffee, complimentary coffee, and d@mn good COFFEE!

Nadine @ The Stanza's avatar

Love the lanesborough!!

The Upgrade | Anne Marie's avatar

Me too! It’s the best service team and sales director combination. I love that hotel so much!

Jackie Link's avatar

Cannot agree more on the water - the last two trips I had to resort to the trashiest-feeling habit of running to the convenience store and stashing dozens of water bottles in my suitcase for the room. The first night I get water at turndown, but for some reason the rest of the nights are always spotty.

WG's avatar

Poolside hunger games! So true! 🤣 Also dreaming about The Lanesborough right now…well earned feature! It is such a little gem! 💎