Hotel staff reveal most bizarre things they have been asked for
TRAVELODGE has released a list of its most bizarre requests from Glasgow guests. With a network of hotels across the country, the staff welcome millions of customers every year both for business and leisure.
And Glasgow staff have now shared the strangest requests and questions from those visiting the city.
There was a request for a framed photo of Lewis Capaldi at the Queen Street chain, while a member of staff at Glasgow Central was asked to be a stand- in best man for someone’s wedding.
Meanwhile, Glasgow Airport Travelodge staff were asked to build one customer a giant fort with 100 pillows for their son’s birthday.
The team at the Braehead hotel was asked to track down a customer’s ‘ long- lost cousin Hamish’, while Govan staff had a request to get a hold of concert tickets – to see the Neeps and Tatties. Spokesperson Shakila Ahmed said: “Following a very difficult two years, holidaymakers have taken full advantage this year to enjoy everything they have missed during the pandemic and this includes holidays and business trips.
“We have experienced a significant increase in bookings across our 41 Travelodge hotels in Scotland this year including our six hotels in Glasgow. “Also with more Britons holidaying on British shores than ever before our hotel teams in Scotland have also received a high volume of interesting requests and questions, especially around Scottish attractions, locations, local dishes, customs and traditions.
“Where possible, our hotel teams will go above and beyond to help customers as they relish a good challenge.
“However, there are some requests beyond their control such as getting ordained to officiate a wedding at Stirling Castle, catching a Cullen Skink, organising for a family to feed the wild haggis and arranging a visit from the Loch Ness Monster.”