Three weeks before a family checks into a hotel, we're sending detailed specifications to the property. We're talking outlet covers for every socket, corner guards on furniture edges, removal of decorative items from reach height, and sometimes complete bathroom restocking with family-specific products.
For a recent booking at a Paris property, we had them install temporary blackout solutions beyond their standard curtains because the client's infant needed complete darkness. The hotel charged €400 for materials and labor. Worth it to avoid a week of disrupted sleep schedules.
What Gets Modified
- Minibar contents replaced with milk storage and bottle warmers
- Furniture reconfiguration for stroller and equipment storage
- Bathroom step stools and bath temperature monitors installed
- In-room air purifiers for kids with sensitivities
These arrangements require relationships with hotel general managers, not just reservation desks.