Guess what’s in the hotel minibar now?

In the minibar at the Hotel Jane - Artisan-crafted salumi and prosciutto with aged chevre and more...
Once upon a time, hotel minibars were generic. All the mini-fridges looked the same; typically had the same offerings (soda, beer, liquor miniatures, and some candy and nuts)—and consistently induced a case of acute sticker-shock when guests located the price list. Even as a chocoholic, I had to be desperate to grab a candy bar or pack of M&Ms.
Now, many fine hotels and resorts have reconceptualized this in-room amenity, not only making it more appealing and affordable, but also customizing it to express the personality and style of a particular property or region. Today’s minibars entice guests to nosh—and also to have fun so they’ll want to return and to tell all their friends…
[My article on NBC Universal Life Goes Strong tells about the unusual offerings in seven hotel minibars, ranging from bug spray to wax lips - June 2012]








Traveling with multiple cameras, we try not to miss any what-once-were Kodak moments. My husband and travel companion, Jerry, took most of the photos on the site using a