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While you might expect to have concierge services at nearly every hotel you book around the world, the concept itself wasn\u2019t standard in the US until 1974. After training at coveted hotels, including <\/span>The Ritz London<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>The Lancaster<\/span><\/a> in Paris\u2014Thomas P. Wolfe, CHA decided to upgrade the traditional stateside staying experience. He began at <\/span>The Fairmont San Francisco<\/span><\/a> as an assistant manager until the owner gave him the opportunity to design their own concierge service, setting a standard that would spread throughout the nation. He jumped at the opportunity, and now you can thank him for those hard-to-get dinner reservations and those theater tickets you didn\u2019t think were possible. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ever wondered how a concierge can heighten your experience when you\u2019re on vacation or even traveling for business, Wolfe provides his white-gloved perspective:
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Concierge services are free… <\/b><\/p>\n

…well, sort of. Since most hotels and resorts offering concierge service usually have a few stars under their belt, they understand the importance of customer service. Wolfe explains concierges traditionally have salaried positions where their mission is to find, secure and nurture many relationships with various restaurants, retailers and attractions throughout their city. Simply by booking your stay, you have already prepaid for their wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. <\/span><\/p>\n

They can cater to your unique tastes and preferences<\/b><\/p>\n

Though reading online reviews before deciding between a handful of hotels is a ritual most experienced travelers always follow, once you\u2019re in a new city or country, give yourself permission to get offline for a while. (Ahem, it is vacation, after all.) While, sure, you know what sorts of cuisines you prefer and how you like to spend your travel days touring around a new city, Wolfe says a concierge will take care of the Googling for you or, better yet, open your eyes to new places and experiences you didn’t know existed. By simply stopping by their counter to discuss your hopes for your trip\u2014from food joints you\u2019ve read about to monuments you want to Snapchat\u2014they can book reservations, suggest the best times to avoid crowds and much more. For higher-end, luxury resorts, you can even call ahead and they\u2019ll get started before you ever print your boarding pass.<\/p>\n

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They\u2019ll make sure you don\u2019t get sucked into tourist traps<\/b><\/p>\n

Unless of course, you want to spend hours waiting at the Empire State Building or the Eiffel Tour because you don\u2019t have tickets ahead of time. A concierge will go the extra mile to ensure your stay is seamless, according to Wolfe, whether that means a discount on an upgraded experience, an early-morning tour to avoid the crowds, or the advice you need when you\u2019re confused by a certain part of town. He also adds that their connections will go a long way to score you tickets to sought-after shows that you couldn\u2019t get on your own. <\/span><\/p>\n

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They\u2019ll fulfill your most peculiar requests<\/b><\/p>\n

In addition to the traditional experiences you\u2019re prone to exploring while on vacation, a concierge can also work their magic to fulfill special requests. Suppose you like to bring home a hand-printed or handcrafted coffee mug from every city you visit or you check out a firehouse or police station to see what the job is like in another country. Maybe you want a cobbler to repair an expensive pair of kicks that were damaged on your way to your destination. There\u2019s nothing too obscure for a concierge, who will know the best place in the town, with the best reviews and offers that won\u2019t rip you off or scam you. As Wolfe says, as long as it\u2019s not illegal or unkind, it\u2019s fair game to make your trip everything you dreamed of.<\/p>\n

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