Man Wants Five Star Hotels to Have 'Special' Places For Drivers to Sleep, Desis Disagree

When embarking on a trip and opting for the luxurious comfort of a high-end hotel, the fate of accompanying drivers often hangs between a budget room elsewhere or a makeshift bed in their vehicles. However, a recent voice has emerged, advocating for upscale hotels to extend their hospitality to these accompanying drivers. Taking to ‘X’, Nikhil Gupta recounted his experience during a visit to Jaipur, shedding light on the absence of such provisions, prompting mixed reactions.

The conversation initiated when Gupta shared in his post, “I came to Jaipur with my Papa, Chachu, and driver uncle for work, and we decided to stay in JW Marriott, a lovely hotel. When we asked them if there was any arrangement for driver Ji, the answer was no, there wasn’t, and we had to arrange a place for him at midnight.”

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His assertion echoed the necessity for upscale establishments to mandate dedicated resting spaces for drivers, questioning, “Go to a 2-3 star hotel, they have this service; go to a Dharamshala, they have this service, then why not 5-star hotels?”

Here’s the Viral Post:

As Gupta’s post gained traction, netizens swiftly entered the fray with varied opinions. “That’s not hotel’s responsibility. I haven’t seen any hotel providing separate accommodation for drivers,” remarked one user. Another suggested, “It was actually your responsibility to plan hi stay as well not the Hotel’s. You could have booked a cheaper OYO option for him at least if you aren’t willing to book him at the same hotel. That’s what most people do while travelling with their personal driver.”

A third perspective weighed in, “Bhai this doesn’t make business sense, hotels are for people wanting to lodge in their rooms. Paid dormitories also don’t return value, usually drivers are from the same city so they return to their place and come back in the morning.” The fourth contributor proposed, “Instead of expecting 5-star hotels to provide this service, why not take responsibility and book a room for him in a nearby hotel?”

While some resonated with Gupta’s plea for more inclusive lodging options for drivers, the majority remained unconvinced.

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Although the post didn’t exactly break the internet, amassing a modest 23K views, it did thrust an intriguing and often overlooked issue into the spotlight.