Nick PerryFounder and CEO of 7 Figure Cartel

Tip at Hotel Check-In? Here’s Why It Usually Works

16 Feb 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief instructional video, the presenter shares a single, high‑impact tactic for turning a standard three‑star hotel stay into a five‑star experience. The core advice is to never leave the hotel’s special‑request box empty during check‑in. Instead, the traveler should write a short, enthusiastic note that explains why they’re excited—such as celebrating a birthday or being a first‑time guest—and explicitly ask the staff to do anything possible to make the stay more special. According to the speaker, this approach frequently results in room upgrades, complimentary champagne, and free dessert. The video ends with a call to save the tip and share it with friends.

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You can get a 5 star hotel experience on a 3 star budget just by doing this one thing. Listen up because the receptionist won't tell you this. Never leave the special request box empty. Pop something like, we're coming to stay. We're so excited. Then explain why you're excited. Now here's where the magic happens. You then say, if there's anything you can do to make our stay more special or more memorable, we would really appreciate it. By mentioning that you're celebrating a birthday or that you're excited because it's the first time you're staying there. You you get room upgrades, free champagne, and free dessert. So save this video and send it to a friend.