Summer has passed, but that doesn’t mean our dedicated housekeeping team isn’t still hard at work. You know what they say, “there’s no I in team”. This especially rings true when it comes to hospitality. So, we wanted to show them some love during Housekeeping Appreciation Week!
Our team is brimming with top-notch hospitality professionals. They’re waiting to show you the best in Mystic whether you come from afar or are enjoying a staycation. The Whaler’s Inn is always honored to be your home base while exploring our seafaring village.
It’s a group effort here to host an unforgettable getaway. One big piece to the puzzle of a dream vacation is our wonderful housekeepers! We count on them to deliver pristine, spotless luxury accommodations to create a great first impression. They always come through for the ultimate experience for our guests.
“Our housekeeping team consistently goes above and beyond to deliver the absolute best service to our guests. I love the chance to show them how much they are truly valued here.” -Christine Raposa, Human Resources Director
Why our Housekeeping Team loves Working at The Whaler’s Inn
The Whaler’s Inn strives to provide an inclusive environment with opportunities in leaps and bounds to gain new skills in the workplace. 
“I feel very at ease working here because they treat you well, the work is comfortable, there’s plenty of education, excellent camaraderie, and good bosses.” -Rossy
“I love working at The Whaler’s Inn because they show respect and commitment to their employees. It also offers great benefits that aren’t typically offered at other organizations. It’s great that the company pays close attention to their employees’ needs. ” – Elkin
With every great team, comes a great leader! We also wanted to recognize the dedication and passion that our Melanie Phillips puts into spearheading the team. She has been with the Inn for almost 2 decades, first as a Front Desk Associate, then Shift Supervisor, and now as the Manager of the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments.
Melanie brings out the best in her team and takes pride in ensuring that all guestrooms are spotless and comfortable. Under Melanie’s leadership, The Whaler’s Inn was designated “AAA’s Best of Housekeeping” in 2020, putting us in the top 25% of 27,000 annually inspected hotels. When not here at the Inn, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially, of course, her two lovely grandchildren. Thank you for all your hard work Melanie!
Showing Love to our Team During Housekeeping Appreciation Week
Appreciation Week brings rewards for our housekeeper’s hard work, but it also brings them closer together as a team. They had fun testing their skills through collaborative challenges and games. Throughout the week each employee participated in activities like Family Feud, Giant Jenga, and complex puzzles to solve.
We are so thankful for a great group to keep our hotel in tip-top shape! We absolutely love seeing your smiling faces every day and wanted to let you know how much you are appreciated by all.
“On behalf of the entire Whaler’s Inn & The Shipwright’s Daughter, I would like to express our sincere admiration for all of Housekeeping’s outstanding efforts. We appreciate all of your hard work this summer and beyond.
Our Housekeeping team is pivotal to our success, and without you, we wouldn’t be the top-ranked hotel in Mystic. Thank you for your contributions and for going the extra mile. I hope you enjoyed Housekeeping Appreciation Week, and we hope you know your hard work is recognized and appreciated.” -Amanda Arling, President
“Housekeepers are the backbone of every hotel but even more so at The Whaler’s Inn. Our housekeeping team consistently goes above and beyond to ensure we have the cleanest rooms in the tri-state area and New England. I could not be prouder of a given team as they are all genuinely good people first and foremost, and truly care about making a great experience for our guests.” Dan Balceniuk, General Manager
Here’s to another great year ahead!
