There have been an unbelievable number of bizarre guest requests in hotels across the globe. How many times has your hotel staff been requested for water heated to exactly 38 degrees? Here are five jaw-dropping, crazy requests that will make your experiences seem tame by comparison.
1. The Man of My Dreams on My Bed
This is about a woman named Sarah Kovacs Gryzwacz, Nicholas Cage, and Hotel Indigo in San Antonio Riverwalk. She requested a picture of Nicholas Cage to welcome her when she returned from her conference.
Did the hotel politely decline? No. The staff granted the request — and his picture was waiting for her in the room. All subsequent Nicholas Cage picture requests throughout her stay were also fulfilled.
2. Duck You!
A guest at Premier Inn, Goldstone, actually requested a LARGE rubber duck for his bathtub during his stay. And the guest in question was not a toddler — he was a full-grown man. The hotel obliged.
3. Ruffle My Feathers One More Time
If you've recovered from the ducks, there are other birds waiting. A guest at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, requested one hundred plastic flamingos filling up the entire room. The hotel answered his request — with every last flamingo in place.
4. Elephantaria
A towel folded into an elephant shape is a real request by a real adult person. Along with this was also a request for a pillow fort. The W Seattle hotel fulfilled both requests with aplomb.
5. Don't Touch My Bed
The housekeeping staff at White Cedar Inn in Maine couldn't have been happier to learn that this particular guest did not want the bed cleaned up. In fact, he didn't even want them to touch his bed — going so far as to place a note that said "DO NOT TOUCH."
While these requests are exceptional, they serve as a reminder that hospitality is all about going above and beyond. The hotels that handled these bizarre requests with grace earned loyalty, social media buzz, and unforgettable stories.
What's the craziest request you've ever received from a guest?
