Here is a list of some of the most bizarre requests received by Travelodge staff members in recent times.
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9. Marriage blessings.
"Can you arrange for us to a marriage blessing at The Minister Church of St George?" Photo: Google
10. Luxurious birthday presents.
"Can you pop to the shops and get my wife a luxurious birthday present and wrap it and deliver to the room and say that I asked you to drop it off at 11:45am as this is the time she was born?" Photo: Brad Barket
11. Tea with polar bears.
"Can you arrange for us to have tea with the polar bears at Yorkshire Wildlife park?" Photo: JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER