Best and Worst Countries for Hotel Hospitality

scroobal · Aug 28, 2014

Whats your experience?

Best -cannot beat South East Asians's sense of sincere desire to serve

1) Thailand
2) Indonesia
3) Philippines
4) Malaysia
6) New Zealand

Worst - either bohchop, looking for tips, angmo tuakee or poor attitude

1) India
2) China
3) USA
4) Germany
5) Russia

Mixed bag - very nice to very bad, hard to predict, luck of draw
1) African countries
2) Pacific Island hotels
3) Sri Lanka
4) France
5) Japan
6) Australia

Thick Face Black Heart · Aug 28, 2014

Either I got lucky, or my stay at China hotels always turned out well. Stayed in both 3 and 5 star before. USA also not too bad, didn't encounter attitude problems. Malaysia very good (5 star hotel).

Australia cannot make it. Hong Kong, Seoul, just have to endure the experience.

Alamakinky · Aug 28, 2014

Hey you there ..... yes you...dont look away. Stay back after school to do counting lessons with me.

scroobal said:
Whats your experience?

Best -cannot beat South East Asians's sense of sincere desire to serve

1) Thailand
2) Indonesia
3) Philippines
4) Malaysia
6) New Zealand

THE_CHANSTER · Aug 28, 2014

scroobal said:
Worst - either bohchop, looking for tips, angmo tuakee or poor attitude

1) India

I have just watched an interesting BBC documentary on the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai. The guest service levels and attitude of staff in this hotel would put even those at the Raffles or Ritz Carlton to shame.

kaipoh · Aug 28, 2014

OK! I stay back, but don't suck too hard, bent down more.

Alamakinky said:
Hey you there ..... yes you...dont look away. Stay back after school to do counting lessons with me.

Ash007 · Aug 28, 2014

Indeed China hotels are surprising very good. Mentioned you are from a multi national company and you usually get a free upgrade with the "hotel manager" paying you visit to discuss "business opportunity".

Thick Face Black Heart said:
Either I got lucky, or my stay at China hotels always turned out well. Stayed in both 3 and 5 star before. USA also not too bad, didn't encounter attitude problems. Malaysia very good (5 star hotel).

Australia cannot make it. Hong Kong, Seoul, just have to endure the experience.

Rogue Trader · Aug 28, 2014

Thick Face Black Heart said:
Either I got lucky, or my stay at China hotels always turned out well.

One of my best hotel stay experiences was at this Shanghai hotel near Jing'an called The Puli. The service was top class. and it was one of the most tastefully decorated hotels I've been in.

Goes to show the Chinese can up their game to meet any world class standard if they put their minds to it.

Agoraphobic · Aug 28, 2014

Certainly agree on the top choice - Thailand, no one beats them for hospitality. For the others, I wouldn't rate them by country, but by the hotel and probably luck, some are good, some are bad. North American hotels will not be able to match others for attentive 24 hour service (don't know about their resort hotels in Las Vegas etc.) as their labour rates are so high you won't get 24 hour coffee houses there. China is pretty good as well and very affordable. Can't say the same for Peesai.

Cheers!

Ash007 · Aug 28, 2014

Indeed, also check out their "ktv", cafe lounges.

Rogue Trader said:
One of my best hotel stay experiences was at this Shanghai hotel near Jing'an called The Puli. The service was top class. and it was one of the most tastefully decorated hotels I've been in.

Goes to show the Chinese can up their game to meet any world class standard if they put their minds to it.

Equalisation · Aug 28, 2014

Worst is Switzerland. Can kena fine for smoking in hotel room !:o

Semaj2357 · Aug 28, 2014

THE_CHANSTER said:
I have just watched an interesting BBC documentary on the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai. The guest service levels and attitude of staff in this hotel would put even those at the Raffles or Ritz Carlton to shame.

the taj and oberoi chains have been steeped in traditional hospitality culture, not just in top-notch customer-centric services but in the way their properties are built / renovated from palaces etc with the sort of ambience that give other hotels a run for their money.

scroobal · Aug 28, 2014

I chose to use countries rather than Hotel chains as the desire to hospitable and accommodating appeared to me as a cultural attribute. If you go to Thailand, not matter where you stay - hostel to 5 star, the general approach to guest has high base level and sincerity. In India it unpredictable. Certain notable landmark hotels have a history and a tradition and they cut across cultures but these are few and far between. Very built and nurtured by Swiss and German management legacy.

A good example is the Taj. Have stayed in 3 different Taj hotel including the one in Mumbai. The differences are vast.

One hotel chain that I found impressive in term of infrastructure and high standards is the Shangrila. their gardens, decor, restaurants and quality of service is high but the staff do have their up and downs.

laksaboy · Aug 28, 2014

If you're a backpacker, you'll stay at a guest house.

No need for VIP treatment. As long as the facilities are in good working condition and there is no dishonesty from the staff, it is okay.

LeMans2011 · Aug 28, 2014

Alamakinky said:
Hey you there ..... yes you...dont look away. Stay back after school to do counting lessons with me.

He deleted Singapore from 5)

LeMans2011 · Aug 28, 2014

Thick Face Black Heart said:
Either I got lucky, or my stay at China hotels always turned out well. Stayed in both 3 and 5 star before. USA also not too bad, didn't encounter attitude problems. Malaysia very good (5 star hotel).

Australia cannot make it. Hong Kong, Seoul, just have to endure the experience.

Agree. China isnt that bad unless it is low class hotel.

LeMans2011 · Aug 28, 2014

Equalisation said:
Worst is Switzerland. Can kena fine for smoking in hotel room !:o

Swiss is best. NO need to ask for non-smoking room... all rooms smell smoke free.

Thick Face Black Heart · Aug 28, 2014

Ash007 said:
Indeed China hotels are surprising very good. Mentioned you are from a multi national company and you usually get a free upgrade with the "hotel manager" paying you visit to discuss "business opportunity".

Thanks for the tip. When abroad I always make sure I sample the local produce at least once

jw5 · Aug 28, 2014

Absolutely Agree. I am with you on this. :wink:

Thick Face Black Heart said:
Thanks for the tip. When abroad I always make sure I sample the local produce at least once

Alamakinky · Aug 28, 2014

Lol , was just pulling his 3rd leg.

LeMans2011 said:
He deleted Singapore from 5)

scroobal · Aug 28, 2014

A good owner or staff at a backpacker can make a difference. Much of their business is by word of month and online travel guide recommendations. A smile is all its takes.

laksaboy said:
If you're a backpacker, you'll stay at a guest house.

No need for VIP treatment. As long as the facilities are in good working condition and there is no dishonesty from the staff, it is okay.

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