Fancy arriving at your hotel by motorbike, Rolls Royce or dogsled? From paragliding into the foyer to private water taxis, these are the world’s most unforgettable hotel transfers, writes Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey. As the saying goes, you only get one chance to make a good first impression, and that goes for hotels as much as people. Where some hotels around the world might offer a shuttle picking you up at the airport, most rely on you finding your own way, often resulting in you arriving frazzled after an already exhausting journey.

But there are some, who have taken customer service to heart and offer their guests some seriously snazzy ways to arrive in true style, allowing you to get into your holiday frame of mind from the moment you step out of that plane. While these special transfers are not necessarily included in your stay, they are worthwhile splashing out for. Here are some of the world’s most unique hotel transfers.

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