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Mastering The Art Of Hotel Tipping

By Hedrick Lepsch


Couch surfing became a thing back in 2003 with the launch of an official company called Couchsurfing International Inc. Couch surfing is simple. Instead of staying at hotels in Albuquerque when visiting New Mexico for example, you would call up a local (a member of the couch surfing community) and stay at their home instead, even if you don't know them. Members of the community go online, offer their couch to travelers as they come through.

Apart from price, location, service, and general cleanliness, amenities are the big influencer. Hotels are becoming more and more creative in their amenity selection, hoping to stand apart as the only one of its kind.

Traditionally, there are several traditional "must haves" like Wi-Fi, free parking, complimentary breakfast, a coffee maker, a mini-fridge, and a choice of bedding.

Second, if you require the services of a shuttle driver, you can tip them a simple two to three dollars on your way out. In the area of driving you places, it's hard to give bad service, so picking a standard amount and paying it every time is perfectly acceptable.

You get to see the city from another perspective. You gain a friend that you can share more adventures with in the future. The community has been safe thus far. Travelers are able to protect each other with the website.

Why are these hotels doing this? It's pretty simple really. As history has frequently proven, often times it's the small things that matter. Little perks make humans do incredible things. Fans go wild hoping to catch a squishy promotional ball at a basketball game. People run marathons to get a free t-shirt. People travel across town to go to the restaurant just for that special dipping sauce.

On top of being able to see that others visited, you can send those individuals a private message to ask about their experience. What better source to find out about the quality of a service than to find out from past "customers?"

As small, unique amenities have picked up, hotels branch out even bigger. Anything to make your stay more unique and exciting, hotels are investing in. There are hotels only accessible by speedboat, jeep or paraglide. Others are built especially for extra-tall people, with elongated beds and high shower heads. Some are decorated completely like doll houses or furnished with everything Hello Kitty imaginable. You can even rent an underwater glass room, surrounded by water and fish. Some of these hotels are so elaborate and exciting that you won't ever have to leave the building to enjoy a full and exciting vacation.

But unless you are an incredibly rich person, you will mostly likely opt for a less extravagant hotel. Luckily, most hotels are picking up on small, exciting perks that can still add a little spice to your travels. See what nice, comfortable, and unique amenities Albuquerque Hotels have to offer and enjoy your stay!




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