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Welcoming drinks a great new hotel trend, but Hawaii needs the Cabo kick

Sunday December 16, 2007 | 01:56:45 270 words, 3576 views
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Hotels are doing a lot of things these days to try and differentiate themselves. You haven’t lived (OK, died a slow death while still breathing) until you’ve heard a Westin hotel rep explain their new lobby scent program in detail (love the Westin beds, not so influenced by the lavender smells).

Still, one of the great new trends in high-end hotels is the welcoming drink.

You show up to check in and somebody’s handing you a complimentary specialty drink of the house.

This idea is still in its infancy stages in the continental U.S. But in places like Hawaii and Cabo, it’s already near standard practice.

After a few weeks in Hawaii, I now reflexively put my hand out for a drink whenever I walk into any building. (OK, it got a little embarrassing at the DMV and that Starbucks barista was downright testy, but hey …)

The Hawaii drinks are usually fruity and darn tasty. You might consider rechecking into Four Seasons Lodge at Koele just to get another one.

In Hawaii, the drinks are definitely family friendly. This means not even the hint of any alcohol.

Which is a shame. Because the best of these new hotel welcoming drinks by far can be found at the Westin Los Cabos.

In Mexico, the whole family drinks (just kidding) so there’s no Puritan hang ups. Mexico’s like France only 1000 times friendlier.

Westin Los Cabos’ welcoming drink is refreshing with a heck of a nice kick. There’s nothing that signals you’re in Cabo quite like downing a free welcoming drink laced with rum at 10 a.m.

Something to think about Cleveland.

Comments:

Comment from: tim [Visitor] Email · http://www.worldgolf.com
Jesus, next you'll be crowing about free pedicures for your twin, pink poodles.
Permalink 2007-12-16 @ 07:54
Comment from: Matt Todd [Visitor] Email · http://affinia.com
Our chain of Affinia hotels have been offering unique alcohol-free drinks at our front desk for guests to consume for at least 2 years now. So, this idea wasn't entirely a new one.


All the Best!
Permalink 2007-12-18 @ 19:13
Comment from: KC Connors [Visitor] Email
ALOHA! Why isn't anyone talking about the battle to save beautiful Turtle Bay on Oahu's scenic North SHore ? What is going to happen to the famous Palmer & Fazio courses if the resort is overrun with 80000+ tourists ? Turtle Bay's owner, LA private equity firm, Oaktree Capital wants to build 5 more Mega-Hotels & Timeshares there, 3500 for units! Will the striking views be mobbed with tourists ? The Community is battling to stop this Mega-Development and it is repeatedly front page news in Hawaii. Why is the Golf Press silent ?
Permalink 2007-12-27 @ 11:31

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