Bellman Baggage

Gino is a lovely guy.  He's in his young thirties, has boatloads of cash, and in a slight way resembles Johnny Depp in his prime.  In fact, Gino is such a nice guy, he has a love for turtles.  And I'm not talking any turtles, I'm talking baby, two headed, rare- bread, expensive turtles.  He ...

Interacting with human beings in intimate arenas can get quite uncomfortable at times.  Beyond the masks and walls, and after a little bit of alcohol and drugs the true person comes forth.  Sadly to say, the true person tends to be much more ugly, dirty, and fake then the picture painted. Today, I had the pleasure ...

I came across this article posted by a fellow bellman. http://www.tipping.org/tips/bellman.html Although, it tends be slightly cynical, there is a lot of solid knowledge in what he has to offer.  The experiences tend to be very similar to my own. Over time, dealing with people day in and day out, bellmen do become jaded.  I never met anyone ...

Coming from a business background, yet currently working in a hourly labor position, I find it very interesting witnessing first hand how upper management treats and cares for its employees. It seems to me to be basic sense:  How you treat others is how they will treat you.  Unfortunately many managers within the customer service industry ...

You've decided to make that special trip.  This experience is going to be unique.  Your wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, lover, best friend, family isn't going to know what hit them.  The hotel is beautiful.  It's accommodations gorgeous.  The destination fills itself with endless mind-blowing activity. "This is going to be a hallmark event.  A moment that ...

It all started with a simple phone call.  A phone call that swirled into a $50 Bet.   A smart dealing that led to a phone number.  And a phone number that led to... The guests I met in 1604 were in good ol' NYC for wild times and wild times is what they were going to ...

In all the hotels I 've worked in, I've come into contact with hundreds of celebrities.  Once in a while I will be smitten like an eight year old boy.  But all in all, I treat celebrities as if I were talking to a common man.  I think they appreciate the down to earth approach.  ...

I love France.  I love the food.  The romance.  The beautiful architecture.  Marion Cottilard is a genius actor! When it comes to traveling, I hate the French! French people are up there with the worst tippers of all time.  To make matters worse, they also compete for the world's worst B.O. Dealing with French people at hotels is ...

People!  What did I tell you?! Walking down Broadway, I was stunned to find a huge advertisement literally covering the side of a building with the phrase "NEW YORK HAS BED BUGS." It turns out, the city or the hotels don't want it to be a secret anymore.  Well, I guess that isn't totally true.  This ad ...

As you know by now the places I have worked in tend to be considered hip, exclusive, and fun party hotels. Great news for all of you that want to let your guards down and let it all hang loose. It's fun to dance, drink, socialize, etc.  We get caught up in our busy worlds so ...