concierge desk

Hotel help station

A concierge desk is the station in a hotel lobby where staff assist guests with services beyond basic check-in—restaurant reservations, theater tickets, transportation, local recommendations.

The term extends to similar service points in apartment buildings, hospitals, or office complexes: Ask at the concierge desk about dry cleaning pickup.

Related
  • lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
  • receptionAct of receiving guests
  • hotelCommercial lodging establishment
  • bellhopHotel luggage attendant
  • keysLock-operating instruments

key card · luggage · reservations · check-in · check-in counter · porter · valet · town car · doorman · guest services · marble · brass · guest · arrival · traveler · recommendations · local tips · dinner reservations

Opposites
service model

concierge deskself-service kiosk

Unattended interactive terminal

self-checkout · vending machine · chatbot · FAQ page · mobile app

service quality tier

concierge deskeconomy class

Lowest-fare travel tier

capsule hotel

service orientation

concierge deskback office

Internal administrative functions

maintenance room · loading dock · kitchen · laundry room · storage room

Family

concierge, desk, desks, desked, desking

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G