Service around swimming pools
Jul 5, 2006, 4:11 am
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Service around swimming pools
I’m curious to hear your experiences of service at the luxury hotels swimming pool.
Staying at a 5* property, I enjoy the services around the swimming pool very much – Towels are being prepared, ice cold water is served, some properties even services you complimentary fruit.
Stayed at the FS Singapore a couple of months ago, and got a very nice treatment around the pool – towels were prepared, cold water, cold towel, slices of water melons…
Looking forward to hear some stories of how other hotels treat their guests around swimming pools.
Staying at a 5* property, I enjoy the services around the swimming pool very much – Towels are being prepared, ice cold water is served, some properties even services you complimentary fruit.
Stayed at the FS Singapore a couple of months ago, and got a very nice treatment around the pool – towels were prepared, cold water, cold towel, slices of water melons…
Looking forward to hear some stories of how other hotels treat their guests around swimming pools.
Jul 5, 2006, 9:27 am
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My most recent poolside service experiences:
Last week at the RC Sobe:
Comp smoothies and good all-around service
A few weeks ago at he FS AUS:
No comp items or spritzes, but good service. My SO was sleeping and they made extra effort to be silent when delivering drinks
Last week at the RC Sobe:
Comp smoothies and good all-around service
A few weeks ago at he FS AUS:
No comp items or spritzes, but good service. My SO was sleeping and they made extra effort to be silent when delivering drinks
Jul 5, 2006, 11:54 am
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The pool butlers at Las Ventanas in Los Cabos are pretty amazing. We sat at the same chairs so after the first day they remembered where we sat and prepared everything for us. Everything is anticipated, if you want shade or sun their right there to move your umbrella. Throughout the day they walk by with sorbet, fruit or smoothies. Evian sprays and chilled water are replenished as well.
I also have to say that the Montage in Laguna Beach had really nice pool service too.
I also have to say that the Montage in Laguna Beach had really nice pool service too.
Last edited by Sojourn; Jul 5, 2006 at 2:34 pm
Jul 5, 2006, 12:08 pm
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Originally Posted by themicah
Why would a person want to be spritzed with Evian? If you're sitting by the pool and it's hot, wouldn't it make more sense to take a dip in the pool?
Jul 5, 2006, 3:59 pm
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At the Belvedere in Mykonos, we were last October, so beginning of offseason, and the pool attendents were at our "beck and call" every minute.
No spritzing with water, though I am sure it could have been arranged. Large cotton futons next to pool with great food/drink service. They helped us with reservations for the best restaurants, tips on what to do, and made our stay extremely memorable. We have also been there during high season, and we enjoyed things, but did not have quite the personal touch.
fduvall
No spritzing with water, though I am sure it could have been arranged. Large cotton futons next to pool with great food/drink service. They helped us with reservations for the best restaurants, tips on what to do, and made our stay extremely memorable. We have also been there during high season, and we enjoyed things, but did not have quite the personal touch.
fduvall
Jul 5, 2006, 4:31 pm
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Originally Posted by themicah
Why would a person want to be spritzed with Evian? If you're sitting by the pool and it's hot, wouldn't it make more sense to take a dip in the pool?
Jul 5, 2006, 8:31 pm
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Scared to mention it but yes, Evian spritz
Fruit kabobs
Everyone's favorite - at 3 PM they came out with HagnDaz Ice Cream pops!
One towel for the chaise and one rolled up for your head.
Probably anything else you could think of asking for!
It ain't Motel 6!
Scared to mention it but yes, Evian spritz
Fruit kabobs
Everyone's favorite - at 3 PM they came out with HagnDaz Ice Cream pops!
One towel for the chaise and one rolled up for your head.
Probably anything else you could think of asking for!
It ain't Motel 6!
Jul 5, 2006, 8:40 pm
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Originally Posted by themicah
Why would a person want to be spritzed with Evian? If you're sitting by the pool and it's hot, wouldn't it make more sense to take a dip in the pool?
Jul 5, 2006, 9:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Blumie
I agree. I have always thought the Evian spritz to be so f***ing pretentious, like some "lesser" water might lead one to break out in a rash.