teach2travel

A non-feather pillow selection that is the same quality as the down pillows. I'm allergic to feathers and often the beautiful down pillows are replaced by pathetic non-feather lumps.

Washcloths.

If I'm travelling alone, either a valet or someone to walk me to my car.

TxTravelPro

Loads of good suggestions here...
I want a couple of paper cups. I do not trust glassware in hotel rooms, no matter how fancy.

My number one desire? Something that can make white noise. A fan or a sound machine. I have even put the TV on a channel with static all night.
I hate hearing sounds and need the white noise to drown out doors slamming, drunks getting back after dinner, kids waking up at 4am or falling asleep at 1am, trash trucks, jackhammers, etc...!

volcanogirl

Down comforter, great linens and pillows, free bottled water, small frig, cd player, jacuzzi tub, cookies or chocolates!

LSky

I like a coffee maker, I'll bring my own coffee.
I like a little fridge
Nice towels
Good reading lights.

Cali

I sure wish the hotels were reading these lists as there are some great wants we all have and most would be very easy for them to implement. My biggest pet peeves are no fitted sheet on the bottom and counters in the bathroom that will not hold anything.

islandpaddler

Skirt hangers.

schmerl

TxTravelPro,
I bring my own white noise machine. It is small so it doesn't take up much room or add much weight to my suitcase.
I LOVE room darkening drapes.

Aduchamp1

I must be easy to please.

JeanH

I don't drink coffe, but really 'need' my Diet Coke in the morning. I realize some hotels use Pepsi products and I can deal with that, but vending machines that don't work are my pet peeve.

On a recent trip to Ft. Lauderdale, I checked the machines on four different floors and they were all sold out or the machines didn't work at all. This was at a Hilton.

I don't worry about germs on the glasses or germs on the bedspreads. I'm a nurse and am constantly exposed to nasty things.

mdwest

I want a quiet room and I hate noisy heating/cooling systems that cycle on and off.

TC

Not to sound uneducated, but why do so many list the curved shower curtain as a big deal? I have a curved shower rod in my home (I thought it looked nice), but can't say that it would make or break a hotel stay for me. Certainly not on a par with many other things listed. Just interested to learn.

sf7307

TC, I think there are lots of things on these lists that are less than make-or-break, more like nice-to-have. A curved shower rod is so much better than a straight one -- the curtain blows in and clings to your body with a straight one (makes me cringe just thinking about it), whereas it doesn't do that with the bowed-out one. It also gives the shower the feeling of more room.

Dutch

Toilet seats
No bullet holes

bnbtraveler

Just a comment on the curved shower rod. If the accommodations have the proper shower liners with weights, they won't blow in and stick to you. It is only those cheap light ones that do.....and they are really annoying! I do think bowed rods are nice, but again not neccessary always.

irishswampyankee

-Completely nonsmoking hotel and staff that enforces it.
-Washable duvet covers
-Fitted sheets
-Make-up mirror
-Sink and mirror outside shower area
-2 comfortable chairs
-Large vanity counter
-Minifridge
-Free wifi
-Extra pillows and towels
-Curved shower rod so that curtain used by many doesn't stick to me, Ick.

GypsyMaiden

My favorite hotel was the Omni Shoreham in D.C. I love the charm of the architecture. So, to answer this question, I love the wallpaper, the bed sham, the blankets, the room service, the tray they wheeled in for room service, the halls, the ceiling, the small bathroom, the windows, the lights.

BUT I can't recommend the Omni. I went there last year south of Cancun, and had to listen to the construction and the terrible manager there.

But, what I did like ther was the pool that looked like it went into the ocean, the Mexicans who helped me speak Spanish over breakfast each morning, the quacamole....the porch, the shower, etc.

I am a sucker for a well managed hotel.

lynnalan

a book light!

sandi

Correct me if I'm off, but I believe the Hotel Benjamin in NYC offer 40-different types of pillows that you can request before checkin.

I'm a bath person, so shower curtains aren't much of an issue, however, when I've taken showers the weighted liner keeps the actual curtain away.

Pedastal sinks should be outlawed in hotels; good only in someone's powder room, if that.

Comfortable soft chairs
Magnifying mirror
Good hairdryer not attached to the wall
Thick towels
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash (as above with printing you can read)
Down duvet with washable cover (still want a top sheet in case duvet is too warm and has to be tossed during the night)
Good quality sheets, top and bottom
Real china (or mugs) for coffee
Refrigerator, you can actually use
- I always ask hotel to remove contents of the mini-bar, don't need the contents
Free bottled water
Decent coffee and coffee press
Real milk or half/half
Breakfast juices
Power strip with various connections (for all of our toys) that is easily accessible
Clean remote control
TV/VCR instructions

A clean room

hopingtotravel

Ditto, ditto, on the adequate lights especially for reading, and they need to make SURE the bulbs aren't burned out.

OK, I want to know what 'those hotel guests' did to the coffeemakers that turned you off. ??

jojo46

Me too! I always love having a coffee maker (but not the with skimpy coffee pods, so bring my own) But I usually just swish out the carafe under the tap. Oh no but I'm still healthy!?!

Mind you there are several almost phobic germ fears listed above. Need to build up one's immunity if one travels worldwide.