A cold drink after check-in shouldn’t feel like a transaction. A midnight snack shouldn’t come with an inflated bill. And hospitality, at its best, is built on the feeling of being taken care of.

Once upon a time, the complimentary minibar was one of those little hotel joys everyone secretly looked forward to, a cold drink after check-in, a snack waiting in the room, and no surprise bill at checkout. But somewhere along the way, this simple luxury quietly vanished, even from many high-end hotels.

Now, as travellers choose hotels for thoughtful gestures rather than add-on charges, the free minibar is making an unexpected comeback. And the few properties bringing it back aren’t doing it for nostalgia, they’re doing it because it genuinely makes guests feel cared for.

Here are three stays

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