text: Mini-bottles of shampoo and complimentary bottles of fizz have come to be expected as standard hotel fare among discerning travellers. In order to really stand out from their competitors, these properties now need to offer guests the finest - and, in some cases, the quirkiest - in over-the-top amenities and services. Whether it's a temporary pet fish, placed in your room and cared for by hotel staff, or a 'best man for hire' to help make a couple's special day that much better, these hotels have redefined what it means to go the extra mile. MailOnline Travel looks at the world's most unusual, excessive hotel amenities. At over 50 locations of the Kimpton Hotel chain in the US, staff will put a goldfish in any guest's room . A pet goldfish . At over 50 locations around the US and Canada, the Kimpton Hotel chain offers a special service for those feeling a bit lonely while travelling. Called the 'Guppy Love' program, staff will put a goldfish in any guest's room for the duration of their stay. And you don't even need to worry about feeding or caring for your temporary pet, as the hotel staff are responsible for caring for your stress-reducing and calming 'in-room amenity'. Reportedly, such an odd feature may prove to be especially beneficial to those on a business trip, as aquariums are believed to reduce anxiety and lower blood pressure. Unsurprisingly then, the hotel will also place a fish in on-site meeting rooms and banquet halls. At the Namale Resort & Spa in Fiji, couples are 'kidnapped' and whisked away for a picnic lunch in paradise . A 'kidnapping' and picnic . At Fiji's Namale Resort & Spa, couples start a romantic afternoon picnic in paradise off in a very unusual way. At some point during each couple’s stay at the resort on beautiful Vanua Levu island, they are ‘kidnapped’ and taken to a surprise location for a private four-course picnic. Some of the stunning locations include a waterfall and cave. At The Club Hotel & Spa in St. Helier, Jersey, a sunshine butler is on hand to polish sunglasses . A 'sunshine butler' For those who need a hand when it comes to poolside pampering, The Club Hotel & Spa in St. Helier, Jersey, has just the ticket. The resort has a sunshine butler on hand to polish sunglasses, hand out sunscreen, and provide iced towels and fresh watermelon to guests relaxing on loungers. His name is Chris and he's a hotel staffer of several years who was selected because of his 'sunny personality.' Need a little extra help getting ready for your big day? Wild Dunes Resort offers a 'best man for hire' service . A best man 'for hire' Getting your significant other to say 'yes' is just half the battle. For all those grooms-to-be who haven't yet decided who to ask to be their best man, the Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston, South Carolina, has you covered. Inspired by the character of Jimmy, played by Kevin Hart, in The Wedding Ringer, the resort has hired a charming, endlessly entertaining 'best man for hire.' At the South Carolina resort hotel, you can hire a go-to charming, endlessly entertaining 'best man' The Best Man will be there for anything the groom requires, whether that be helping out during the initial planning stages or serving as right-hand wingman on the big day. And don't worry about this newbie delivering a believable wedding toast. The Best Man will be expected to add a colourful speech to entertain the guests. At Rosewood Hotels around the world, a fragrance butler is on hand to help you find your signature scent . A fragrance butler . With the stringent on-board liquid restrictions on flights, such a service is needed now more than ever. At Rosewood Hotels around the world, a quick call to the concierge will find a white-gloved fragrance butler sent to your room. He carries 10 scents at all times - five for women and five for men - on a silver platter. Whether your prefer Hermes or Chanel, there's a high-end designer fragrance to suit all tastes. For those who've ever wanted to have a pillow fight in a luxury hotel, head to The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach . A ‘family pillow fight’ package . Admit it: you've always wanted to have a good old fashioned pillow fight in the comfort of a five-star hotel room. Now, the The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, is offering families the chance to do just that. The Family Pillow Fight turndown service provides guests with 30 brightly coloured silk pillow, two sets of child size boxing gloves, and game suggestions to help you make the most out of your battle royale. And, once you've tired yourself out, the entire family can sit down to a midnight snack of milk and cookies. The entire package costs $60 (or about £41). Ride a wave! Loews Coronado Bay Resort & Spa offer a Su'ruff Camp for your lovable pet pooch . Dog surfing lessons . It's difficult enough for human to learn how to surf, but at Loews Coronado Bay Resort & Spa in California, instructors are up to the challenge of teaching your pet pooch how to catch a wave. Known as the Su'ruff Camp, the programme first began back in 2005. The entire hotel is dog friendly, and provides guests and their furry friends with maps of local dog walking routes and even poop scoop bags for your stay. While they aren't allowed in the hotel pools, man's best friend is allowed to run leash-free at the nearby Coronado Dog Beach. For $389 (or £264), you and your pup will receive a one night stay at the hotel, a one hour surf lesson, a bandanna and board shorts for your dog and an in-room meal. For those looking to explore their Scottish ancestry, the Balmoral Hotel's tartan butler is here to serve . A tartan butler . For all those curious about their Scottish ancestry, or simply eager to see if they can pull off the tartan trend, this amenity offered at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh will be of particular interest. Andy Fraser is the 'tartan butler,' and a master at tracing Scottish lineage. Once he manages to track down your clan, he can then help to arrange a trip to one of the city's most established kilt shops to pick out their pattern and have their own garment stitched. And if you'd really like to follow in your family's footsteps, Fraser can even arrange a bespoke tour of your ancestor's region. If you're staying at one of the Taj Boston's 42 fireplace suites, a fireplace butler will help you select your wood . A fireplace butler . The staff at the Taj Hotel in Boston sure do take their wood seriously. Those staying in one of the hotel's 42 Junior and Executive Suites not only have a parlour with a working wood-burning fireplace, but also a fireplace butler on hand to help guests select the perfect, crackling firewood. The seasonal service is available from November to March and the 'Firewood Menu' is every bit as extensive as you would expect in a city where winter nights reach bitter cold temperatures. Wood available includes birch, cherry, oak, maple and the signature 'Taj blend.' In the edgy Venice Beach neighbourhood in LA, Hotel Erwin offers guests access to their in-house tattoo artist . An in-house tattoo artist . In the edgy Venice Beach neighbourhood of California, Hotel Erwin has a particularly rock and roll amenity on offer: the use of an in-house tattoo artist. Visitors will receive a $100 (£68) voucher for a tattoo from the in-house artist with the special 'Ink and Stay' package. Also provided is Lubriderm lotion, an ice pack and a bottle of tequila - conceivably to help numb the pain. And if anyone gets a tattoo that reads, 'I ♥ Hotel Erwin,' that guest will receive a $500 (£339) bonus. Film lovers from around the world can enjoy flicks picked by industry insiders at the W Hotel in London . Films hand-selected by industry insiders . Cinephiles visiting London will be thrilled to learn that the W Hotel - Leicester Square is now offering guests access to a curated library of films from four industry leaders. The 'W Film Files,' as the programme is called, offers guests a selection of specially curated films - from the likes of the producer of The King's Speech and the costume designer of Harry Potter - along with explanations about why the experts picked the flicks that they did. Plus, the hotel even boasts state of the art Screening Suites to allow visitors the chance to view their favourite picks in extreme comfort.
target: At the Namale Resort & Spa in Fiji, couples can be 'kidnapped' for a picnic .
  The Kimpton Hotels provide a complementary pet goldfish in guest rooms .
  There's a 'best man for hire' at the Wild Dunes Resort in South Carolina .