All of us are quick to complain about the service in a hotel – the food, the service, the accommodation…. But we should know about how important it is to be on good behavior ourselves too!
WHEN YOU ARRIVE: If you arrive at a hotel that offers valet or doorman service, drive up to the entrance of the hotel; leave the car keys in the ignition. The doorman of the hotel will remove your baggage from the trunk of the car so that the valet will be able to park the car. This way things will move quickly and other guests will not be held up.
If there is no valet parking you should drive your vehicle into the parking lot. Remove your luggage from the car and walk up to the reception. Never park right in front of the hotel as this is considered being rude to other guests.
WHEN CHECKING IN: It is rude to ask for checking yourself in. If the hotel clerk is busy on the phone or engaged with some task, do not intervene and pose a disturbance. The work he is doing must be important. Wait till you are attended to. Making loud noises or banging on the desk will not get you attention sooner. Wait patiently for your turn.
If there are people queued up in front of you, wait for your turn. It is discourteous to push your way forward, or to display a lack of patience.
Being rude or arrogant during a hotel stay will not earn you any brownie points, rather you will get onto the wrong side of the hotel staff, who will rather have you out of the hotel as fast as possible. It pays to be polite. It is important to be courteous!