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When we posted your hotel check-in rituals, some commented on Twitter and Facebook that ordering room service is the first thing they do when settling in. We're a bit nosy, so we asked a few hoteliers and Food & Beverage folks what y'all are ordering--hoping there would be some extreme weirdness going on like anchovies on PB&J. But, bearing a little skepticism about the guest who asked for live tarantulas, you're just like us! You love a simple club sandwich. You crave a grilled cheese! Our mini-survey shows your faves.
Hyatt Regency Atlanta: Folks love to order the strawberry-stuffed French Toast, a breakfast dessert that is a Southern quiet riot made with brioche, toasted pecans, fruit, and sea salt.
Beau-Rivage Palace, Switzerland: Europe can be such a complex place, and this Lausanne, hotel shows us that their guests demands are no different! The most popular items? The pricey duck foie gras terrine at CHF 39 ($40.10) and on the complete opposite spectrum, chicken nuggets at CHF 18 ($18.50)!
W Hotels: Those staying at the W New York hotel have an affinity for the $13 chicken noodle matzo-ball soup. Meanwhile, at the W Times Square location, sushi for dinner and protein shakes for breakfast are popular requests. If the W New Orleans is your spot a Chicken Poboy can be delivered before you can say laissez bon temps rouler. And those at the W Taipei opt for the famous beef noodle soup, a Taiwanese staple.
Andaz Wall Street: Steak is always a best seller on Tuesday and Wednesdays when most of their business travelers are in. On Friday and Saturdays the $19 fish & chips and $8 beef sliders win out with the out-of-town crowd.
Dukes St. James London: Despite its posh location and clientele, the most popular in-room dining requests at this 5-star hotel are the hearty plebe fare of steak and chips, followed by green Thai curry with rice.
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek: Pancakes come in as the most-ordered breakfast item before folks head out to see The Mouse. While classic buttermilk flapjacks are first at $14, banana, blueberry, and chocolate chip are runners up. But always with maple syrup. When it comes to dinner, people are clucking it up with chicken fingers and wings.
Conrad New York: The Mediterranean-style San Marzano tomato pizza with fresh buffalo mozzarella and basil for $18 has guests repeatedly pressing the phone’s room-service button at this Battery Park hotel.
Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa, Grand Cayman: The classic club sandwich is made with grilled chicken breast, and Swiss cheese is added for a tangy touch. At $10.50 a pop, it’s quite reasonable and enjoying it with a view of the Caribbean Sea is a bonus.
Source: HotelChatter
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Curious enough about what other people order from room service? Well, the article has shown you all. No matter how luxury the hotel is, it is just normal food that the guest usually order. When you're away from your home, you might just want something casual for your meal to make you feel more comfortable. Steak, chips, burger, pizza, toast, pancake, sandwich, beef noodle are all on the hot list. They're something very daily, very home-feeling. However, there is always exception. This is the "duck foie gras terrine" at Beau-Rivage Palace in Switzerland. It demonstrates the different demographic to hotels around the world. And once again, European always has their sophistication when it comes to gastronomy.
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