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Coolest Hotel Jobs Ever
by Monika MarkovinovicBell boys, concierges and chefs are the friendly, familiar faces we typically encounter on hotel stays. But the 12 properties herein have truly unconventional gigs that might just qualify as the coolest hotel jobs ever.
Coolest Hotel Jobs Ever
As one of the world’s leading green resorts, it’s fitting that InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort has its very own zoologist. A critical role at the resort, Zoologist Anthony Barker is committed to a variety of initiatives to protect the biodiversity of the Son Tra Nature Reserve, where the vibrant resort is located. Guests can expect to see rope ladders which help the local primates of Monkey Mountain navigate the property.
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One of Dublin’s oldest and most elegant properties, The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection is proud of its Irish heritage. So much so that the property has a genealogy butler (a member of Accredited Genealogists Ireland) who assists guests in searching for their Irish family history and ancestors.
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To help guide you through a kaleidoscopic wonderland of sea life at The Nautilus Maldives, set up an expedition with the onsite marine biologist. Manta rays, whale sharks and endangered green turtles are just a few of this resort’s neighbors, and you’ll get to learn about them all from the expert whose role is to ensure the long-lasting health of the reef and its inhabitants.
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Boasting a musical motif and design, Aria Hotel Budapest is a music lover’s paradise. To ensure all sounds and melodies are consistently perfect, the eclectic property has a musical director whose daily duties include curating elevator soundtracks and organizing performances by local musicians for guests to enjoy.
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Was that Chanel No.5 one toiletry too many to fit in the carry-on? If your final destination is Rosewood Hotel Georgia, that isn’t a problem thanks to the property’s 24-hour fragrance butler service. After checking in to this luxurious property in Vancouver’s cosmopolitan center, guests can ring the fragrance butler who will appear at the door with a silver tray of 10 luxurious fragrances to use, from Tom Ford Black Orchid to Givenchy Dahlia Noir.
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Snug on the cliffs of Big Sur, Post Ranch Inn awakens the soul and senses. In the morning, practice yoga in the sunshine; at nightfall, wrap yourself in cashmere and stargaze with the resident astronomer. A clear night in Big Sur has ideal conditions to view planets, stars and nebulas. The property is home to a computerized 12-inch Mead telescope, one of the largest in the U.S, which enables guests to get a glimpse of Saturn’s rings.
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A residential health retreat combining holistic wellness with state-of-the-art facilities, COMO Shambhala Estate in Ubud calls to travelers looking to detoxify, meditate and recharge. Dewa Sulendra is the resident Chakra Healer, specializing in Kundalini energy and chakra healing. The Balinese healer can work with a guest to activate and balance the body’s seven energy centres. The property is also home to many other experts, including a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic doctor and resident dietician.
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At 1 Kitchen in the newly opened 1 Hotel West Hollywood, executive chef Chris Crary uses the property’s onsite, 100-percent organic garden to create sublime meals. He has Jill Volat aka The Farmista to thank for the fresh and robust ingredients. The Farmista is the hotel’s garden consultant, managing the thriving 2,000-square-foot plot home to strawberry fields, tomato forests and artichokes blooms.
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For Sinner Paris, independent bookseller Anatole Desachy curated a unique collection of photography books. He scours specialized fairs and museums all around Europe for rare books, making him the perfect man for the job at the newly opened Parisian boutique hotel.
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Delano Las Vegas’ doggie butler service is the perfect treat for man’s best friend. The doggie butler offers daily walks, brushes, water fill-ups and checkups with your pouch, sending you a text (and photo) to confirm everything is good while you enjoy the world-class facilities at the Mandalay Bay complex. The service will also ensure your dog is well-fed, catering doggie delights like canine scramble, bow wow burgers and chow hound chicken hash.
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Perhaps the ultimate in #careergoals, Six Senses Laamu have their very own yogic sleep ambassadors. Providing guests helpful yoga nidra and breathing tips and tricks, the sleep ambassadors ensure you have a good night’s rest. They also ensure villa accommodations are optimized for ideal sleep conditions, from ensuring room temperature is set between 20 to 22 degrees Celsius to controlling the dimness of light.
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Each year at the lush Avaton Luxury Villas Resort in Greece’s Athos Peninsula, a local beekeeper visits with beehives and offers guests the opportunity to learn how bees work. Afterward, guests have the opportunity to indulge in a honey tasting and a dinner dedicated to the fresh honey.
VIEW HOTELAs one of the world’s leading green resorts, it’s fitting that InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort has its very own zoologist. A critical role at the resort, Zoologist Anthony Barker is committed to a variety of initiatives to protect the biodiversity of the Son Tra Nature Reserve, where the vibrant resort is located. Guests can expect to see rope ladders which help the local primates of Monkey Mountain navigate the property.
VIEW HOTELOne of Dublin’s oldest and most elegant properties, The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection is proud of its Irish heritage. So much so that the property has a genealogy butler (a member of Accredited Genealogists Ireland) who assists guests in searching for their Irish family history and ancestors.
VIEW HOTELTo help guide you through a kaleidoscopic wonderland of sea life at The Nautilus Maldives, set up an expedition with the onsite marine biologist. Manta rays, whale sharks and endangered green turtles are just a few of this resort’s neighbors, and you’ll get to learn about them all from the expert whose role is to ensure the long-lasting health of the reef and its inhabitants.
VIEW HOTELBoasting a musical motif and design, Aria Hotel Budapest is a music lover’s paradise. To ensure all sounds and melodies are consistently perfect, the eclectic property has a musical director whose daily duties include curating elevator soundtracks and organizing performances by local musicians for guests to enjoy.
VIEW HOTELWas that Chanel No.5 one toiletry too many to fit in the carry-on? If your final destination is Rosewood Hotel Georgia, that isn’t a problem thanks to the property’s 24-hour fragrance butler service. After checking in to this luxurious property in Vancouver’s cosmopolitan center, guests can ring the fragrance butler who will appear at the door with a silver tray of 10 luxurious fragrances to use, from Tom Ford Black Orchid to Givenchy Dahlia Noir.
VIEW HOTELSnug on the cliffs of Big Sur, Post Ranch Inn awakens the soul and senses. In the morning, practice yoga in the sunshine; at nightfall, wrap yourself in cashmere and stargaze with the resident astronomer. A clear night in Big Sur has ideal conditions to view planets, stars and nebulas. The property is home to a computerized 12-inch Mead telescope, one of the largest in the U.S, which enables guests to get a glimpse of Saturn’s rings.
VIEW HOTELA residential health retreat combining holistic wellness with state-of-the-art facilities, COMO Shambhala Estate in Ubud calls to travelers looking to detoxify, meditate and recharge. Dewa Sulendra is the resident Chakra Healer, specializing in Kundalini energy and chakra healing. The Balinese healer can work with a guest to activate and balance the body’s seven energy centres. The property is also home to many other experts, including a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic doctor and resident dietician.
VIEW HOTELAt 1 Kitchen in the newly opened 1 Hotel West Hollywood, executive chef Chris Crary uses the property’s onsite, 100-percent organic garden to create sublime meals. He has Jill Volat aka The Farmista to thank for the fresh and robust ingredients. The Farmista is the hotel’s garden consultant, managing the thriving 2,000-square-foot plot home to strawberry fields, tomato forests and artichokes blooms.
VIEW HOTELFor Sinner Paris, independent bookseller Anatole Desachy curated a unique collection of photography books. He scours specialized fairs and museums all around Europe for rare books, making him the perfect man for the job at the newly opened Parisian boutique hotel.
VIEW HOTELDelano Las Vegas’ doggie butler service is the perfect treat for man’s best friend. The doggie butler offers daily walks, brushes, water fill-ups and checkups with your pouch, sending you a text (and photo) to confirm everything is good while you enjoy the world-class facilities at the Mandalay Bay complex. The service will also ensure your dog is well-fed, catering doggie delights like canine scramble, bow wow burgers and chow hound chicken hash.
VIEW HOTELPerhaps the ultimate in #careergoals, Six Senses Laamu have their very own yogic sleep ambassadors. Providing guests helpful yoga nidra and breathing tips and tricks, the sleep ambassadors ensure you have a good night’s rest. They also ensure villa accommodations are optimized for ideal sleep conditions, from ensuring room temperature is set between 20 to 22 degrees Celsius to controlling the dimness of light.
VIEW HOTELEach year at the lush Avaton Luxury Villas Resort in Greece’s Athos Peninsula, a local beekeeper visits with beehives and offers guests the opportunity to learn how bees work. Afterward, guests have the opportunity to indulge in a honey tasting and a dinner dedicated to the fresh honey.
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