It is well known that luxury hotels offer an outstanding service. However, not all luxury hotels offer an exclusive butler service for their guests.
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A lot of people think that the butler and concierge services are the same. In a few words, hotel butlers look after the needs of guests inside their rooms, such as unpacking luggage and ironing clothing, while a concierge caters for the needs of the guests outside the room, generally restaurant reservations and booking shows or tickets.
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Obviously not all luxury hotels are the same so these tasks will vary from place to place. I have seen quite a lot of hotels offering butlers these days and in some hotels this assistance truly makes a difference on the hotel experience. Check out below my top 3 luxury hotels with the most impeccable butler services ever.
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The Lanesborough – London
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No doubt this is my first option because the iconical hotel located between Green Park and Hyde Park in London has been offering a hotel butler service for many years.
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The hotel has 25 highly-trained butlers in their team and the service is really exclusive making the butler an over-the-top personal assistant who will know about the guests before their arrival to the hotel and cater for their needs and wishes throughout their stay.
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It’s important to note that The Lanesborough is the only luxury hotel in London to offer a 24-hour butler for every room and suite. And this is what I call exclusivity.
There are always two butlers in front of the Lanesborough in London waiting for the hotel guests. Photo credit The Lanesborough.
The Lanesborough is one of the most sophisticated hotels in London and it is part of the Oetker Collection. Photo credit The Lanesborough.
A hotel butler can make you coffee or tea and also cater for your room service at any time. Photo credit The Lanesborough.
WHERE: Strategically located on the corner of Hyde Park Corner in London.
WHEN: 24 hours a day, needless to say.
WHY: If you are looking for a hotel with a “real” butler service this is the one.
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The hotel link here
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The Palms – Turks & Caicos
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The Palms hotel in Turks & Caicos has 72 suites but only 8 of those are penthouse suites offering an exclusive butler service for an additional fee. A butler in this exclusive resort can perform tasks such as organising your clothes in the closet, handling in-room dining requests, making drinks and scheduling treatments at the spa. Usually butlers are requested to attend to more specific needs. For example, they can help to set the stage for a special romantic proposal on the white sand of this unique island.
The Palms in Turcs & Caicos and the most beautiful sea of the caribbean. Photo credit The Palms.
You can request a butler service at any time in The Palms. Photo credit The Palms.
The elegant pastel-color décor of the suites. Photo credit The Palms.
WHERE: in one of the most exclusive islands of the Caribbean.
WHEN: Year-round but you should avoid the hurricane season from June to November.
WHY: The butler service is really a plus in this luxury resort assuring a total restful experience.
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The hotel link here
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Belmond Hotel Monasterio – Cusco
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This historical 16th century monastery in Cusco was transformed by the Belmond Hotel group into one of the finest hotels in Peru. A butler service is available for the guests with the services that are expected from a butler.
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What really surprised me however are the “Andean bath butlers” who specialize in creating baths to suit a guest’s specific desires. The bath menu includes candles, aromatic salts, essential oils, rose petals and also Champagne, chocolate and Peruvian cigars to complete the experience. Very tempting indeed !
The original monastery dates back to the 16th century. Photo credit Belmond Monasterio.
The suites at the Belmond Hotel Monasterio are unique and decorated with authentic furniture. Photo credit Belmond Monasterio.
Your butler can prepare you a tailor-made bath at the Belmond Hotel Monasterio in Cusco. Photo credit Belmond Monasterio.
WHERE: Right in the historical center of Cusco.
WHEN: Cusco and Machu Picchu are best visited in the drier months from May to August.
WHY: If you are looking for an exclusive stay in a historical setting with a very distinguished tailor-made bath specialist, among other very special hotel amenities for sure.
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The hotel link here
Featured image credit: Getty Images
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