Not all hotels are the same. They are scored through a star rating. And most of the time, the more stars a hotel has (or claims to have), you should expect impeccable services from all staff, complete with only the best room or suite features and essentials, and top-notch amenities.
But besides having only the most spacious rooms and suites, plush and comfortable beds and furnishings, and amazing bathrooms, there are other things that 5-star hotels should offer or provide that should set themselves apart from other hotels with lower ratings. Here are some of the important features and benefits to look for in a 5-star hotel:
The staff that provides more personalized services. It’s definitely nice to be greeted “Good morning, ma’am” or “Good morning, sir” every time a hotel employee sees you or when you are talking to the receptionist. But it would be more pleasant if the hotel staff would greet you by your first name or the correct title with your last name, especially if they greet you with warmth and sincerity. This means that even if there are hundreds of guests in the hotel, they took the time to at least familiarize themselves with their name and go beyond the usual relationship between hotel staff and guests.
Better bedding. The best 5-star hotels have gotten more modern and now have memory foam in their beds. This type of foam provides better back support and they are really comfortable. Also, a 5-star hotel should have excellent pillowcases and bedding that is luxurious and has a high thread count. It would also be great if you could get extra pillows quickly and easily, if you need or want them.
First-class bathroom amenities. Bath time will definitely be more enjoyable, luxurious, and longer if shampoos, bath soap, and other toiletries in the bathroom are to your liking. Therefore, a true 5-star hotel must have well-known and best brands of toiletries that all guests would love to use.
Excellent quality food and drink. Lastly, if you love room service or eating and drinking in the hotel’s restaurants and bars, you need to make sure that you won’t be disappointed with the hotel’s services and offerings. A rich buffet breakfast is undoubtedly ideal, but the quality of each food must also be taken into account. For example, there should also be freshly squeezed orange juice and a wide selection of other organic and healthy drinks. Cakes and bread should always be fresh and preferably baked on site.
Find out more about what 5-star hotels have to offer here.