Originally Posted by
MikeFromTokyo
I’m not sure that’s an accurate representation of posters here. Certainly not true in my case.
I prefer to make arrangements on my own, but value a concierge to help with things like restaurant reservations and directions, etc. No extraordinary requests.
Also, I don’t necessarily want or expect to interact with the GM. Some are outgoing and that’s great, others just do their jobs behind the scenes. I usually get to know front line staff members more than management at hotels I frequent.
I hope this doesn't turn into a "that's not me" rebuttal by every individual poster, that is not my intent and it's why put this sentence:
"To be very clear (and please read this twice everyone) I don't begrudge anyone here their views and delights, so no need to debate..." in my response.
If "the shoe doesn't fit you" then you don't really need to spend any time rebutting me (and if the shoe does fit you, you don't need to spend anytime rebutting me either, to each their own of course).
If you value a concierge for reservations and directions, that's fine for you; I do not, at all, value that. My response was directly to an individual who espouses some beliefs that align with my own in a thread explicitly titled, "Are luxury hotels for everyone?"
Regards