NEW YORK
Guests can now order room service packages by way of emoji at the Aloft Manhattan Downtown – Financial District. Amenities include everything from hygiene kits to hangover remedies.
The emoji menu features six “kits,” that include:
- The Hangover: 2 bottles of Vitamin Water, Advil and 2 bananas ($10).
- The Munchies: Coca-Cola, Doritos, Snickers, & a chocolate brownie ($10).
- The Sightseer: a $10 Metrocard, New York City map and two drinks at W XYZ bar ($30).
- Phone Charger: request a charger for iPhone or Android ($25).
- The Refresh: toothpaste, toothbrush, razor and other toiletries ($10).
- Surprise Me: fun swag and cool stuff selected at random ($25).
The following write-up from The Guardian includes an image with the associated emojis for each service.
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2015/oct/22/new-york-hotel-launches-emoji-room-service