When it comes to hospitality, the customer is always right… or are they? Over the years, hotels, restaurants, and even airlines have received some of the most outrageous, hilarious, and downright mind-boggling “advice” from guests and staff alike. Get ready — we are diving into some of the world’s craziest hospitality tips ever given. You won’t know whether to laugh, cry, or take notes!
Hotel hilarity — the weirdest advice from guests
“Please rotate the hotel so I can get a better view.”
Yes, a real guest once requested the hotel building be rotated to face the sunset. We admire the optimism.
“Please remove the seaweed from the ocean.”
At a luxury beach resort, a guest genuinely suggested the hotel “tidy up” the sea. Sadly, Poseidon was unavailable for comment.
Restaurant madness — bonkers tips from diners
“Make the food less food-like.”
One diner once left a tip asking for dishes to be “less food-like” and “more Instagrammable.” Is anyone interested in creating edible air?
Check out “Top Instagram-Worthy Restaurants Around the World”)
“Can you paint the steak pink but cook it well-done?”
When a customer wants their steak “well-done” but still “look rare for the photo,” you know you’re in for a wild ride.
Airline absurdity — bizarre suggestions from the skies
“Fly slower so I can enjoy the scenery.”
One airline received a tip that their planes should cruise slower, so passengers could get better sightseeing experiences.
We’re guessing they have never heard of physics.
“Can you make the turbulence more rhythmic?”
Apparently, someone found the turbulence “too chaotic” and suggested it should be “softer, more musical.” Perhaps a remix of Beethoven in mid-air could be the solution?
Staff survival — crazy insider tips from the frontline
“Smile even when they’re yelling at you.”
One veteran concierge swears by this. Apparently, a well-timed smile diffuses even the angriest guests — or at least confuses them enough to stop shouting.
Check out – “Secrets Hotels Don’t Tell You About Dealing With Difficult Guests”)
“Always carry a fake manager badge.”
If the real manager is hiding (which, let’s be honest, happens), a staff member with a “decoy badge” can buy time and calm the storm. Genius? Risky? Both?
Final thoughts: It’s a mad, mad world (and we love it)
Occasionally, logic disappears from the world of hospitality. But honestly, that’s what makes it brilliant. The next time you travel, dine out, or stay somewhere fancy, spare a thought for the staff — and maybe leave them a less crazy tip!
