7 Weirdest Room Service Requests, Shared by Hotel Staff

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From the bizarre to the indulgent, hotels have heard just about everything when it comes to room service requests. In a recent report, Hotels.com has released seven of the strangest requests hotel staff have received.

While some guests indulge in extravagance, this report as shared by Food&Wine sheds light on the surprising reality of room service orders.

The report revealed that despite the perception of extravagance, 75% of room service orders fall under $50, with a significant portion (30%) costing a mere $10 or less.

This suggests that guests often use room service for casual meals like hamburgers, club sandwiches, and charcuterie boards, highlighting a desire for convenience rather than elaborate culinary experiences.

However, tucked away amongst the routine orders are some truly head-scratching requests that leave hotel staff baffled. These unusual demands offer a glimpse into the occasionally bizarre world of guest preferences.

7 very odd room service requests:

1. Caviar Hot Dog

Caviar is a luxury ingredient typically paired with blinis or crackers. One guest, however, opted for a truly unusual combination - a hot dog bun filled entirely with caviar.

\While some may appreciate the indulgence, the question remains: did they request any condiments to complement the caviar's richness?

2. Five Drops of Vodka

This request leaves a lot to be desired in terms of clarity. Hotels.com reports a guest requested a mere five drops of vodka, supposedly to treat a scratch.

The intended medical purpose and effectiveness remain unknown, making a Band-Aid seem like a more logical solution.

3. Burnt Toast and Bagels

While everyone has their preferred level of browning, burnt toast or bagels are not a common room service request. Perhaps the guest had a specific culinary purpose in mind, or simply forgot their preferred charring tool at home.

4. Pampered Pooch

Standing out as the most heartwarming request is the order for a made-to-order breakfast for a guest's dog. This indulgence in pampering extends to a furry companion, highlighting the special bond between humans and their pets.

Hopefully, the canine guest enjoyed a delicious breakfast, complete with a "Puppuccino" and maybe even a luxurious bath.

5. Four Pounds of Bananas

While bananas are a common fruit, the precise weight of four pounds raises questions. Perhaps the guest needed a specific amount for a recipe, or maybe they had a unique use in mind.

With grocery stores readily available in most locations, the urgency behind this precise request remains a mystery.

6. Melted Chocolate Cookies

While warm, gooey cookies are a delightful treat, a request for completely melted chocolate cookies presents a challenge. Standard hotel kitchens are unlikely to be equipped with a gadget capable of achieving this specific result.

7. Evian Bath

This request takes the cake (or perhaps, the bath bomb). A guest reportedly requested the hotel staff fill a bathtub with Evian bottled water for their child. While a bathtub full of bottled water may seem excessive, it highlights the lengths some guests go to for perceived benefits.

These unusual room service requests offer a glimpse into the diverse and occasionally bizarre world of guest preferences. While some requests may seem nonsensical, hotels strive to accommodate all reasonable demands.

The only question remaining would be, "What exactly is reasonable?".