This statement highlights a growing concern about the hospitality industry’s response to unruly guests. The summary suggests that hotels are becoming too accommodating, allowing disruptive behavior to negatively impact the overall experience. It then proposes the Hôtel du Cap as a model for a more balanced approach, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards while still being respectful and understanding.

Hotel guests have gone too far: rude behavior towards staff and poor etiquette that ruins the experience for others – think work calls on speaker for all of us to hear. It’s clear that the meticulously crafted aesthetic of luxury hotels, designed for travelers that notice the details, is being undermined by the behavior of the guests themselves. I’ve talked to countless hotel operators who tell me the balance of power has shifted too far. The issue has been the talk of General Manager conferences and over drinks. Consider this scenario: You’re in a beautifully designed hotel lobby lounge in Dubai, enjoying a coffee, while a fat cat in a bathroom robe with his gut exposed conducts a live FaceTime session. Last year, I was sipping wine while watching the sunset from a Tokyo skyscraper, the scene enhanced by perfect ambient music, only to be interrupted by American guests loudly discussing “Real Housewives” and showing each other videos on their phones.

This shift in behavior, while seemingly innocuous, has had a significant impact on our collective consciousness. The pandemic, with its unprecedented isolation and disruption, forced us to confront our own vulnerabilities and limitations. This forced introspection led to a re-evaluation of our priorities and values.

One Hotel Cracking Down I was inspired by a recent Air Mail article that highlighted the standards set by Hôtel du Cap. House rules are prominently displayed on cards in the rooms, and dress codes are enforced (e.g., no swimsuits in the garden, no shorts in the dining room). This iconic hotel maintains its reputation by having a firm stance. The aim is that behavior of any one guest does not overshadow the collective experience. This approach requires a certain finesse but is refreshing. Observing the increasing sartorial standards at fashion weeks and my own unscientific observation of more suits in New York City dining rooms, it seems that hotels would benefit from aligning with the cultural return to decorum and adjusting their standards accordingly.

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The problem is not just about the occasional guest who is disruptive. It’s about the systemic issues that allow such behavior to flourish. This includes things like a lack of clear policies, inconsistent enforcement, and a culture of appeasement that prioritizes guest satisfaction over the rights of staff.