Friday, December 7, 2012

Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality


Author: Jacob Tomsky
Published By: Doubleday
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Blog For: GMTA
Rating: 4

Review:

"Heads in Beds:A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality" by Jacob Tomsky was quite a interesting memoir read especially for those of us who have travels and stayed in many hotel establishments. This author shared with the reader many laughs, a lots of repetition of anecdotes...with some
attitude and his personal life especially his hospitality experience. You are able to follow him from New Orleans as valet.. got promoted to management ..then to work in many other roles within the industry. Mr. Tomsky visit Europe but finally ends up in New York. I felt that this author tells it all.."including the shortcuts the housekeepers take, the hustles the bellhops make, and what is required to motivate your front desk agent to give you a better room (hint: money)."

The essential points of the memoir aspect of this book are "A degree in
Philosophy was useless for him.. working with the general public sucks, and bellhops make good money." A lot of this was humorous for the reader but when you think of it...couldn't this be true? Yes! This was a quick read that was even humorous at times and let me mention that the language was a little offensive... however, I still liked this novel and how this author felt about this job. I definitely felt this novel can make you a lots smarter... for instance...I did learn a little more about the tipping of the desk clerk...hay...they can make your trip more enjoyable. So, why not tip? I also enjoyed the two funny appendices "Things a Guest Should Never Do" and "Things Every Guest Must Know" which are an excellent way to close the book." What is up with the 'crinkly handshake' that you give the doorman? I found out about tips on "how to get out of Movies, Mini bar, Upgraded Rooms, and the best one how to get out of a late cancellation without paying the cancellation fee." Now I am not saying you should do this but.... This is where I say you must pick up this novel and you can get a real awareness of what goes on inside the hotel hospitality system.

With that being said, Yes, I would really recommend "Heads in Beds: A Reckless
Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality" as a good read. If you
are looking for a funny read with a lot of interesting experience ....you have come to the right place. Now..... let me also say: This is a ADULT READ...due to its language.

1 comment:

  1. This author shared with the reader many laughs, a lots of repetition of anecdotes...with some
    attitude and his personal life especially his hospitality experience.
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