Originally Posted by
vuittonsofstyle
But what do you think about the fact that you get a special silk robe (varying colours according to the accommodation) if you stay in a suite? I always feel slightly self conscious wearing one of these down to the pools. But then, The Oriental has a thing about status, maybe because GM Kurt Wachtveitl is married to a Thai Royal. It is all very proper.
The door policy does not appear to keep out the sightseers. Earlier this year we watched endless lines of backpacker people wander past the Verandah with their cameras. Can't remember if they were wearing shorts though....
Oops - sorry I missed this. I find the Oriental's robe policy strange because I don't necessarily want people to know where I am staying (I think they may have changed the colour of the robes, by the way). The door policy doesn't work completely, either.
But, having said that, if part of the marketing spin for suites/special floors/whatever is the promise of superior service for a higher rate, then guests who are prepared to pay more will expect better service.