You’ve planned about this vacation in
Sardinia for months now. You have consulted every travel agent for the
best itinerary to take, including the activities you cannot, for the
life of you, miss: windsurfing and scuba-diving in Costa Esmeralda,
strolling in the streets of San Pantaleo, dining at “Il Fuoco Sacro”,
and more. But you still haven’t decided on the hotel where you will
stay.
You don’t want a place where you will just check in, sleep, have a meal
or two, and then check out. You want it to be an experience all by
itself.
So what must you look for in an upscale hotel in Sardinia, or in any
city of the world for that matter, so that you get the most out of your
hotel stay?
Check out the staff
Not in the perverted sense, of course. Check out how cordial they are.
The staff is the lifeblood of the hotel so it is extremely important
that they deliver the best service. Make a checklist. Do they look
pleasant? Do they smile always? Do they open doors for you? Do they ask
about how you are today? The least that they could do is make you feel
welcome.
How clean is clean?
Cleanliness is the most important of all. Your room must be spotless,
with no sign that somebody has just occupied it.
Functional design
Taste varies. However, the design of your hotel room always has to be
functional. If your room is not making you feel at home then it’s
missing the point. You need to feel comfortable. The chair, the pillow,
and the bathrobe have to be things you would want to buy for yourself.
The bedroom
You spend 7 to 8 hours resting on your bed; it has to help you rest
well. You have to feel refreshed and energized when you get up. The
mattress must have enough softness to be comfortable and enough firmness
to help you avoid muscle stiffness or pain when you wake up.
The bathroom
No damp, dark bathrooms. You want something cozy and practical that you
find yourself staying longer in the room. Bathroom floors should be
heated. Preferably, there’s a television set inside so that even while
you shave, you can still watch the news. The shower and the tub should
be top-quality.
Then, check out the concierge
The hotel concierge is the guy who supposedly knows Sardinia by heart.
Hence, if you need tickets, dinner reservations, and any
recommendations, he should be able to help you. If he can’t, cross out
the hotel from your list.
Other amenities
Most hotels have house cars that can service you to and from airports,
restaurants, theater, malls, or elsewhere. A spa is almost a necessity;
so are a gym (fitness area) and a swimming pool. Check them out and see
how much you like them, or how less.
The main point is this: if you’re going to pay a five-star rate for a
hotel, expect to get five-star quality service, five-star staff,
five-star linen, five-star everything. As a valued guest, you must not
expect anything less.
Petra Segreta Resort and
Wellness Center in San Pantaleo is a luxury hotel that offers great
amenities to its guests. From its friendly staff, elegant and unique
furnishings in the typical country house Sardinian style, its highly
acclaimed restaurant, spacious and clean bedrooms, relaxing spa and
wellness center, outdoor pool, and breathtaking views of greenery and
the Arzachena Gulf, Petra Segreta is truly a hidden paradise.
Visit
http://www.hotelsanpantaleosardegna.com for more information. |
