Originally Posted by
pinniped
Ahhh...the Facilities Fee. Sort of a resort fee for places that aren't really "resorts".
It actually appeared as "housekeeping fee" on my bill, if I recall correctly.
Originally Posted by
pinniped
Perhaps you'd like Ritz? Most of the things you describe from your original list are things I believe they still do pretty well. In-room service with a luxury feel to it, shoe shining, a nice robe, a professional concierge with deep local knowledge, etc. I book Ritz about twice a year...sometimes they pop up in our corp portal at a Marriott-like rate, so I book it just as a change of pace even though I'm passing up elite benefits. Always an enjoyable stay...
I generally like J.W. properties, too.
My issue is hotels constantly reducing services and amenities while raising rates. There is very little that separates average, supposedly full-service hotels from limited-service hotels. A restaurant or bar seems to be the only difference anymore.