Forget free WiFi or turndown service – today’s best hotels are spoiling guests with top-tier amenities that put a mint on the pillow to shame.
From Rolls-Royce rides around London to custom monogrammed pillows and breakfast served around the clock, here are the world’s best free perks for guests.
Helicopter transfers at The Emory, London
Skip the traffic jams and stuffy London Underground rides — The Emory, London’s ultra-chic, all-suite hotel overlooking Hyde Park, offers private jet guests staying in Corner Park suites and above complimentary helicopter transfers. Touch down at Farnborough, Biggin Hill, Luton or Stansted, and then hop aboard a sleek Sikorsky S-76 for a breathtaking ride over the city skyline to The London Heliport. From there, The Emory’s house car will whisk you away to your suite in style.
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Bentley and Rolls-Royce rides at The Pensinula London
At The Peninsula, luxury doesn’t end at the lobby doors. The hotel’s swanky fleet of 13 custom vehicles – including vintage Rolls-Royce limousines, Bentley Bentaygas, BMW i7s, and London black taxis, both classic and modern – is all yours to command. Need a lift to Regent’s Park, Soho, or Chelsea? The hotel’s chauffeurs will whisk you anywhere within a two-mile radius, free of charge.
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24-hour breakfast at Bulgari Resort Bali
Wave goodbye to early morning alarms — at the Bulgari Resort, perched on Bali's rugged cliffs, your personal butler can serve breakfast at any hour, day or night, right to your villa. Start off with a lavish spread of doughy Neapolitan brioche, scrumptious plum cake, fetta biscottata and homemade cookies from the Italian-inspired kitchen, followed by delicate omelettes, fontina cheese toasts and comforting Balinese dishes like bubur sum-sum, chicken tum and sayur kalasan.
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Beach movie nights at Six Senses Yao Noi, Thailand
Slink into a sun lounger with a cosy blanket and dig into complimentary popcorn as blockbuster hits light up the screen against the silhouettes of Koh Yao Noi's spectacular surrounding islands, including the famous James Bond Island nearby. Beyond the movies, pay a visit to the resort's farm where you can feed the chickens and ducks, or gather fresh eggs each morning for breakfast.
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Rolls-Royce toy carts for kids at the Burj Al Arab, Dubai
Beyond the lavish suites, there are plenty of little luxuries for all the family at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab hotel. Younger guests get visits from Rolley – a miniature Rolls-Royce packed with gifts, treats and toys – during their stays. The fun continues over at Sinbad's Kids Club at Jumeirah Al Qasr and the KiDS Club at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, where little ones can take part in a schedule of activities including crafts, face painting, sports and movie screenings.
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Marshmallows and skiing at Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
Swap sand for snow at Kempinski Mall of the Emirates’ Aspen Ski Chalets, which offer a surprisingly wintery escape with views over Ski Dubai's slopes. Bask in the warmth of faux stone fireplaces, sip on decadent hot cocoa and toast marshmallows for the ultimate winter vibes. Your stay includes two tickets to Ski Dubai’s Snow Park, where adventures await with zorb balls, bobsleds, tubing runs and a climbing wall.
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Monogrammed pillows at Ritz Paris
There’s no risk of forgetting which side of the bed you’re sleeping on at the legendary Ritz Paris, where pillows are embroidered with your initials. You'll find similar bespoke touches at several Rosewood properties worldwide, while Claridge’s in London ups the ante with monogrammed bathrobes in the Rémi Tessier-designed penthouse suite — all yours to take home as a parting gift.
Flexible check-in at The Lanesborough, London
Say goodbye to jet-lagged lobby loitering at The Lanesborough, where you can check in from 6am on arrival day and linger until 6pm on departure (depending on availability). For even more flexibility, The Peninsula’s global hotels offer Peninsula Time, letting you check in as early as 6am and check out as late as 10pm at no extra cost.
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Personal chauffer at Hotel Café Royal, London
Many places offer house cars, but Hotel Café Royal takes things to the next level with a personal chauffeur for up to five hours each day for suite category guests. Take your pick from a Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan, V-Class minivan, or – for Club Suites and higher – a Rolls-Royce. Thrill-seekers booking into the Signature Suite can get behind the wheel of their own Bentley Continental GT, Porsche 911 Turbo or Aston Martin, while Presidential, Royal and Dome Suite guests can choose between a Ferrari 488 and Lamborghini Urus.
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Turndown gifts at Aman Resorts
It’s the little things that make a stay unforgettable, and Aman Resorts has mastered the art of the surprise. Every evening, you’ll return to your room to find a thoughtful gift waiting on your pillow — always with a local twist. Expect to find beautifully woven rattan fans at Amangalla in Sri Lanka, hand-painted wooden figurines at Amankila in Bali and delicately painted coconut shell butterflies at Amanera in the Dominican Republic. Thoughtful, unique and always a perfect keepsake.
