A recent survey conducted by Omni found that some travelers surveyed even said they would rather have their teeth pulled than iron. So in order to save their guests from the pain of a molar extraction, Omni is now offering to iron out the wrinkles from your clothes for free - as a complimentary benefit of the brand’s newly enhanced Select Guest loyalty program.

I think maybe anyone who hates ironing should check out the Japanese Extreme Ironing Club. They’ll make you feel ashamed for complaining about having to iron in hotels.

So anyway, Omni’s new Select Guest program features three membership levels: Gold, Platinum and Black. Upon joining, guests will immediately be able to enjoy the privileges of a Select Guest Gold Level member. The new base level benefits now include complimentary pressing, shoe shine and eco-friendly housekeeping options.

In a press statement,  Jeffrey J. Smith, vice president, operations and loyalty services for Omni Hotels, said that “We understand that business travelers find ironing a hassle, yet wearing wrinkled clothing is not an option. So, we’re taking another step to make travel that much easier for them.”

And to make it even more worthwhile, you’re also eligible to enter into a sweepstakes for a 6-might stay in the Presidential Suite of one of the most luxurious of New York hotels - The Omni Berksire Place.

The sweepstakes, named Select Departure, also includes roundtrip business-class airfare for two courtesy of American Airlines.

And even better, you can check out the New York attractions or do some shopping along neighboring Madison Avenue with some extra spending money - $2,500.  A complimentary dinner for two at Fireside Cocktail Cuisine is also included. 

Tell a friend about the sweepstakes and earn an additional entry. For more information, visit www.omniselectguest.com/ or call 1-800-FOR-OMNI.

Source: Omni Hotels; Photo credit & copyrights - Extreme Ironing Japan.

Posted on June 11th, 2009 by Thomas
Filed under: Hotels