Everyone likes to be treated like royalty, especially when traveling. And while getting hooked up with a room upgrade or complimentary stocked mini bar is great, getting a pillow fort upon request is even better. We asked members of the TPG Lounge how hotels have really wowed them in the past, and here’s what they had to say:Fortress of SolitudeNate Lundquist casually — and somewhat jokingly, it seems — requested a pillow fort upon arrival at the Courtyard by Marriott in Gulf Shores, Ala. When he and his girlfriend arrived, they found the hotel had met their request and then some:Photo courtesy of Nate LundquistWine DownSometimes you can be at the wrong place at the right time. Just ask Heather Fowler Murray, who had to forego a Napa vacation for a work conference in Florida. Luckily, one sommelier wasn’t going to let her go without wine:Photo courtesy of Heather Fowler MurrayPicture PerfectWhen Matthew Piotrowski arrived at North Carolina’s Residence Inn by Marriott, he was met with a surprise: a picture of Bill Murray. Believe it or not, he had asked for it.Photo courtesy of Matthew PiotrowskiElephants on ParadeWhen Elena McGill missed the daily elephant show at the JW Marriott in Thailand, the hotel hooked her up in a major way:Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Photo courtesy of Elena McGillMake a WishThe Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street gave Al Petras a birthday celebration to remember:Photo courtesy of Al PetrasHow have hotels bended backwards for you? Share your best stories in the comments!
