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“No Complimentary Water Or Help With Luggage,” Indian Man Slams American Hotels For Lack Of Hospitality; Netizens React

Recently, an Indian man took to X to slam American hotels for their lack of hospitality compared to their Indian counterparts.

by Sanjana Shenoy
“No Complimentary Water Or Help With Luggage,” Indian Man Slams American Hotels For Lack Of Hospitality; Netizens React

“Atithi Devo Bhava” (Guest is God) is a motto stringently followed by most hotels in India to ensure no guest leaves fraught. Guests are often welcomed to a property with a complimentary drink, free water bottles, a cheerful smile and immediate help with luggage. However, expecting similar standards of Indian hospitality at hotels across the world could leave one feeling disappointed. Recently, an Indian man took to X to slam American hotels for their lack of hospitality compared to their Indian counterparts. Read on!

Man Starts American Hotels Versus Indian Hotels Debate On X

Ishan Sharma an X user from Bengaluru took to the microblogging site to share his “biggest culture shock” on reaching the USA. In his post, he said that American hotels just don’t get hospitality. He mentioned that it’s funny how hotels in America ask for tips but won’t even give their guests complimentary water. Furthermore, in his post, he informed that he stayed at 3-star, 4-star and 5-star hotels (Caesar’s Palace) and yet faced the same treatment.

He ponders, that perhaps he was spoilt by Taj hotels in India. Ishan later gets into the details about the reasons for his disappointment with American hotels. From being accommodating to helping with luggage, these hotels lack basic things. The X user said he checked in at 2 AM tired after a long flight asked for water at the reception. He was informed that a 200 ml water bottle cost $14.99 (₹1250 approx.).

This happened at a hotel that charges $200(₹16,790 approx.) per night. The X user slammed hotels in the USA for a “complete lack of empathy”. He said he never expected it and it was unbelievable.

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Netizens Have Mixed Reactions

Netizens empathised with his plight. While many hailed Indian hotels for their hospitality, others threw light on how hotels in the USA worked differently. @immasiddtweets commented that nobody beats Taj Group when it comes to hospitality. @deedydas called Indian hospitality a notch above American. @Perfi_X joked about Americans visiting Asia for its hospitality.

 

However, @sjlazars showed the other side of the coin. He told Ishan in the comments section that America understands hospitality differently. They focus on providing basic facilities, unlike Asian hotels and flights that offer a bit extra. Others told the X user how America’s tip system is part of its culture. And unlike Indian hotels, one can get clean drinking water from taps in American hotels.

 

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Meanwhile, do let us in on your stand in this American versus Indian hotels debate.

 

Cover Image Courtesy: @Ishansharma7390/ X

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