Traveling includes a good deal of planning and a ton of moving parts. Not only do you have to book accommodations, but you also have to find the perfect activities, the best restaurants, the safest neighborhoods to explore, and so much more. Before you know it, you’re caught up in a whirlwind of travel-related errands and, almost in an instant, your trip has come to a close. However, traveling does not have to be a one-person circus of planning, scheduling, and searching.
Many people don’t realize all the benefits a hotel concierge can offer. Before your next hotel stay, take a look at these few key concierge requests you can make to make your trip a little less stressful.
Book a Reservation At Restaurant
Finding the right place to eat three times a day during vacation is enough to send anyone into a spiral. It is even worse when you find a restaurant you’re excited to try and the reservation process seems to elude you. A hotel concierge can take care of finding and booking restaurant reservations for you and your partner. The concierge desk has connections all over the city – simply let your concierge know what type of cuisine and restaurant you’re interested in and they will do the rest!
Have a restaurant in mind but are disappointed to find out they are all booked up for the night? Often, restaurants experience last-minute cancellations that guests just like you simply do not have the time to check in about. Reach out to your concierge and ask if they’d be able to secure you a table.
Suggest Local Activities
Even though you may have a few events in mind when traveling, things happen. Perhaps a day at the zoo is interrupted by a torrential downpour; or, a show you planned to see was canceled or accidentally overbooked. Connect with the concierge and ask them for suggestions about activities and events around the city during your stay. They can also help you purchase tickets to these events, give you directions, and offer advice that can allow you to make the most of your visit.
Arrange Transportation
In a big city like Boston, rideshare options like Uber and Lyft are plentiful. But, you don’t have to depend on an app to get around the city. Concierge services are available to book transportation for you and your other guests. Specify what kind of transportation you are looking for: would you like a private car service, or does a taxi work for your needs? Be as specific as possible with your request so the concierge can assist you to the best of their ability!
Assist Your Celebrations
Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or graduation? A hotel concierge can elevate your celebration. Feel free to request flowers or balloons in your room to surprise your special someone. You can even ask for a cake and champagne to be waiting in the room upon check-in or when you come back from dinner. It can be helpful to reach out to the concierge ahead of your stay to ensure everything is in order for your celebration. Though many hotels have the option to email the concierge, it is best to give them a call and speak to them directly so nothing gets lost in translation.
Schedule Appointments For You
Packing and preparing for your trip can be extremely chaotic; in the midst of it all, it is normal to forget things like getting a haircut or revamping your nails. The hotel concierge is more than happy to connect you to the best spas and salons in the area so you can look and feel your best during your stay. At some luxury hotels, you can even schedule a personal shopping appointment with high-end designers so you can pick out the perfect outfit and accessories for a big night out.
Reserve Your Stay At Bricco Suites
When staying at Bricco Suites, you’ll have access to world-class concierge services that will meet all of your needs and exceed your expectations. Bricco Suites is perfect for short-term trips, extended-stay vacations, romantic staycations, and more. Book your stay with us here, or give us a call for more information about our concierge services.