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PHILADELPHIA HOTELS GO TO EXTREMES
TO PLEASE GUESTS
Specialized
Services Cater To Guests’ Every Whim
PHILADELPHIA, September 3, 2003 – With the popularity of extreme sports and extreme makeovers on reality TV, you can add a new extreme to the list: the extremes Philadelphia hotels will go to to please their guests – even if they’re of the four-legged variety. These all-out services range from butler-drawn baths and private chocolate-making sessions to in-room boxing lessons and personal grocery shopping.
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Crazy For Kids (and Canines)
Under its Loews Loves Pets
Policy, every day is a dog (and cat) day at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
VIPs (Very Important Pets) are welcomed at check-in with special treats and a
listing of veterinarians, pet shops and other resources. In the guest rooms,
visitors will find a pet place mat with food and water bowls, toys, treats and
“Do Not Disturb” signs to let housekeeping know a pet is in residence. The
hotel also sponsors themed Yappy Hours with proceeds benefiting a local animal
rescue charity; stocks Puppy Power Bars and other specialty dishes as part of
the pet room service menu; and includes beds, leashes, collars and pet videos
in its “Did You Forget Closet.” 1200 Market Street, (215) 627-1200,
www.loewshotels.com
The Hyatt Regency on
Penn’s Landing takes extra care of families with young children. The hotel
offers 10 child-proofed suites with corner protectors, toilet locks, tethered
lamps and wires, baby gates, protected electrical outlets, skid-proof bathtubs
and cordless curtains. There is also a family-friendly video library;
children’s menus on the back of Etch-A-Sketches; and welcome bags stuffed with
goodies. 201 S. Columbus Boulevard, (215) 928-1234,
www.hyatt.com
The Park Hyatt at the
Bellevue takes the service-oriented concept to the extreme with a host of
unusual but popular services for guests of all ages. Adults can take advantage
of in-room boxing lessons, Pilates classes and fashion shows while kids can
make the most of their trip with the help of the “kidsierge.” One of the
kidsierge’s favorite recommendations is a behind-the-scenes haunted tour of
the hotel with its mascot George Boldt, The Bellevue Bulldog. After the tour,
kids are treated to an in-room movie party, complete with scary movies and fun
Philly foods, including cheeseteaks, soft pretzels, Italian water ice and
more. Broad & Walnut Streets, (215) 893-1234,
www.hyatt.com
Your Wish Is Their Command
The staff of the intimate,
24-room Inn on Locust wants its guests to feel at home – even if that
means having their favorite snacks stocked in their kitchenette or sending
their tennis rackets out to be re-strung. In addition, each guest room is
stocked with a shelf of books and guests are welcome to take one home. 1234
Locust Street, (215) 985-1905,
www.innonlocust.com
At the Hilton Inn at Penn,
the concierge staff gets an “A” for results. These concierges can get tickets
to “sold-out” concerts, games and events. They can arrange for babysitters on
short notice, set up meals to be sent to a loved one in the hospital, act as a
personal shopper and put together a day or night tour on a day’s notice. 3600
Sansom Street,
(215) 222-0200, www.hilton.com
There’s no place like home, but a close second is The Residence Inn Center City, where staff has been known to go grocery shopping for guests craving a home-away-from-home cooked meal. 1 East Penn Square, (215) 557-0005, www.marriott.com
Pure Decadence, Pure Pampering
The Rittenhouse,
overlooking Rittenhouse Square, is a foodie’s delight. At the hotel’s
signature restaurant, Lacroix, guests can dine at the chef’s table. Then, they
can don an apron for a chocolate-making lesson, where they’ll learn how to
“stuff” chocolates and guide the little morsels through an “enrober” machine.
210 W. Rittenhouse Square,
(215) 546-9000,
www.rittenhousehotel.com
At the Ritz-Carlton
on the Avenue of the Arts, plush comfort takes center stage with a Slumber
Menu, featuring a choice of seven pillows and a Bath Menu of butler-drawn
baths, including the Bubbly Bath, complete with artfully scattered rose
petals, candles surrounding the tub, champagne and chocolate truffles. 10
Avenue of the Arts,
(215) 523-8000,
www.ritzcarlton.com
Sushi isn’t just for fish anymore. At the Hotel Sofitel, pampered guests can enjoy in-room fruit sushi created by pastry chef Amy Clemento. The tempting creation features chilled sweet rice with coconut milk, fresh fruit, candied ginger, pistachio and white chocolate ganache served with apricot dipping sauce all rolled with crisp sushi seaweed. After this unique sushi experience, guests can enjoy in-room spa service from award-winning Pierre and Carlo European Spa Salon. 122 S. 17th Street, (215) 569-8300, www.sofitel.com
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