Looking for an unusual experience? Try one of these unique services:

• The Pierre, New York – concierge will tie guests’ bow-ties
• Las Ventanas al Pariaso, Los Cabos, Mexico – staff delivers a personalized sewing kit on the second day with thread to match the clothes hung in the closet
• Loews Properties – loaner items available for in-room use include putting greens and reading glasses
• Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul, Turkey – poolside attendants clean sunbathers’ sunglasses
• Marriott Long Wharf, Boston – on-staff Proposal Artist will help you plan the perfect proposal to your sweetheart
• Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach – in-house tattoo artist offering temporary and permanent ink
• Ashford Castle, Ireland – resident owl named Dingle, will swoop in to deliver notes and messages, and the occasional engagement ring