Monscierge

Anyone in luxury service has dealt with unusual requests. From drinks served at a particular temperature to pulling out all the stops to please the most demanding bride, hotel staff has heard them all. As I learn more about what goes into making the guest experience unique and pleasant time and again, I've come across a few of the most interesting and funny stories yet.

Could your Hotel Fulfill these Top 5 Unusual Guest Requests?

1. "Perfect Sunset, Please!" Can you provide a room with the sun setting at an angle of 45 degrees to the right of the window? According to Great Hotels of the World, this guest wanted just that.
2. "Will you be a dear and ship this tiger to London?" This concierge was asked by a guest to find transport from Miami to London for his girlfriend's pet tiger.
3. "I don't ask for much - just a passel of live tarantulas for a little neighborhood BBQ." The chief concierge at Plaza Hotel, NYC, was asked to rustle up a bunch of live tarantulas for a guest to take home to roast.
4. "The ocean is too noisy, will you kindly turn down the volume?" Much like those who request perfect weather, some guests expect hotel staff to have Mother Nature at their beck and call.
5. "My kid hates me again - can you help?" One father had the concierge arrange for a Native American reconciliation ceremony after a fight with his daughter. As a parent myself, I may just have to look into this one.

We are gathering the funniest and most outrageous guest requests, deliverable or not, and would love to hear your stories. Please send your favorites to our Facebook page, or email if you'd rather remain anonymous.