| When the survey requesting your input on your | | | | our way (and untangled cords that we don't spend |
| desired hotel amenities was created, I was wondering | | | | precious minutes uncurling before we can even use |
| where the desire for quality shampoos and | | | | the dryer). |
| conditioners would show up on the list. This is the item | | | | Our #3 ranked item is our safety. Security in the hotel |
| that most often comes up in casual conversations | | | | and in our rooms is very important to us (though I |
| about what we're looking for in our hotels. While this | | | | guess not as important as great shampoos!). This |
| may be number one in girl-talk, it was the ability to be | | | | includes hotel escorts if we arrive late or leave very |
| connected and get our work done that was the most | | | | early, strong locks on our doors, and cameras in |
| requested item. | | | | hallways and main areas. |
| In-room wi-fi without the added charge is what you're | | | | I recently spoke with a pilot for American Airlines and |
| asking for as our number #1 ranked item. You'd rather | | | | one of her safety rituals is to cover up the peep-hole |
| have the cost added into the hotel rate than to see it | | | | in our hotel room door with tissue (in case the |
| as an extra line item on your bill. If traveling for | | | | peep-hole was reversed so someone could look in), as |
| business, these extra line items may not be expensed | | | | well as checking the room upon entry for anyone in |
| and they can be maddening, especially when we're | | | | the closet, shower on behind the curtains. |
| connecting online to be in touch with our families and | | | | Other top items, in order requested, include: |
| friends who we are away from while traveling. | | | | - Close proximity to shopping |
| So hotels -- listen to what Smart Women Travelers | | | | - Sleep aid items (eye mask, ear plugs, white noise |
| are requesting and include wi-fi at no 'extra' charge. | | | | music and/or lavender spray) |
| Add printers and web conference ability and we are | | | | - Free breakfast (and a nice on-property restaurant |
| even happier. | | | | for dinner) |
| Now back to the quality shampoos and conditioners - | | | | - Comfortable beds with a down duvet and quality |
| this ranked #2 in our survey results. We want great | | | | sheets |
| lathering shampoos where a little goes a long way and | | | | - Robe and slippers |
| leaves us with luxurious hair. No more watered down | | | | - Plush towels |
| variety shampoos where one wash needs the entire | | | | - Nice soft toilet paper |
| bottle and we still don't feel clean. | | | | - Lots of electrical outlets Overall, we want to feel like |
| The most frequently requested write-in desire - a | | | | we're at home when we stay in a hotel. And since we |
| strong hair dryer. We want wattage! We are in a | | | | travel frequently, it is very important to us to have |
| hurry and we need a powerful hair dryer to get us on | | | | these basics. |