HotelChatter

· Lisa likes The Curtis Hotel in Denver, which has a board game library, Wii in the lobby, and spontaneous games of Twister with the front desk. She also likes the on-request fish at the Grand Bohemian in Orlando, where you can get a fish for your stay so you won't be lonely.

· Sean is a fan of the outdoor shower. Although, he admits that it depends on where the hotel is.

· For Jeanette, a mini-bar and blow dryers have become standard essentials. For her husband, Direct TV and a steam shower are musts.

· A quality mattress and great linens tops the list for Patti. For her, it’s hard enough to get a good night’s sleep away from home, so a really comfy bed makes all the difference. She also appreciates hotels that cater to pets.

· Mary likes pillows that don't feel like sofa cushions. After that, a really good, knowledgeable concierge, and a comfortable place to sit somewhere in the room.

· Sue takes the mattress and bedding situation seriously, but also likes a full length mirror, iron/ironing board, robe, free WI-Fi and staff that get it. She’s not a fan of some of the small "boutique" hotels that hire gum-chewing kids who chat on the phone with their friends while you're trying to check in/out. For Sue, good service is as important as a good night's sleep.

· Sarah simply loves quality toiletries, like L'Occitane or Aveda. It may seem like a simple thing, but to her, it's sort of like the difference between getting hot bread versus cold bread at a restaurant.

· Sally likes finding chocolate on her bed each night when she returns to the room – high-quality chocolate, not the crappy stuff. She also likes soft, big fluffy towels that have not been purchased from Ikea. Also, she likes having a vent/fan system in the bathroom.

Got a strong like or dislike for some hotel amenities? Do tell....