Hilton

Our place is in Ahmedabad, specifically in the Alakapuri Society area of Ghatlodiya. Even though the name sounds big, our daily life here is pretty grounded. We are situated at number 66, and it’s a busy little corner of the neighborhood. We spend most of our time dealing with guests and making sure everything in the building is working right. Ahmedabad is a hot city, so keeping the cooling systems running is a big part of the job. We have a small staff who have been here for a long time. We know the regulars by name and we know which rooms they like. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being there when someone needs something. Sometimes the plumbing acts up or we run out of clean linens on a busy weekend, but we just scramble and get it sorted. We don't have any scripted speeches for when people walk in. We just say hello and help them with their bags. The neighborhood is mostly residential, so we try to keep things quiet for the neighbors. It’s a steady job. We don’t make a big fuss about things. We just open the doors every morning and see who comes in. It’s a simple way to run a business and we like it that way. We keep a bowl of sweets at the front desk and sometimes we chat with the neighbors who walk by. It’s a friendly spot in 380061.