He’s America’s First Hotel Concierge

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5 жыл бұрын

Want to know the best spot to view the Golden Gate Bridge? How about finding the oldest gay bar in San Francisco? Do you know where you can find bison in California? Any question you have, Tom Wolfe is the man with the answer. As America’s first concierge, he is a veteran at helping guests of Fairmont San Francisco discover what the city has to offer. But his knowledge isn’t just limited to the city by the Bay. He’s worked and travelled all over the world, in places like London and Paris, and has a true appreciation for discovering the hidden gems each city has to offer. So go ahead, ask anything. Tom is at your service.
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@tosht2515 5 жыл бұрын

What a very cool gent. A good concierge who actually takes pride in her or his work is an invaluable asset to a hotel. Sadly, too many simply give out generic advice and sponsored recommendations. Excellent video. 👍

@whushaw 5 жыл бұрын

@Tosh T Well put!

@cluckcluck236 5 жыл бұрын

The cinematography in this coincidentally (or maybe not) reminds me of that in "The Grand Budapest Hotel"

@bluzshadez 5 жыл бұрын

What a very inspiring Grand Gentleman! He has the zest for life! And he imparted his words of wisdom at the end of this video. "It's a constant learning experience. And the moment you stop learning, you might as well stop working."

@mathewhumvee 5 жыл бұрын

Wonder if he is a member of the society of the crossed keys, with notable members like Gustave at The Grand Budapest Hotel

@bt7180 5 жыл бұрын

That Guy he literally is, you can see the badges

@bt7180 5 жыл бұрын

If only we could hold such an honourable title

@hungry.nezuko3742 5 жыл бұрын

I LITERALLY THOUGHT THE SAME THING AND THE WAY IT WAS FILMED IS SO WES ANDERSON

@randyscott3386 5 жыл бұрын

Yes , he had the pin on his lapel . To see another great concierge , check out the video about the Waldorf Astoria and watch their concierge track down emergency face cream for Nicky Hilton .

@sicmotherfaker 5 жыл бұрын

This video reminds me of The Grand Budapest Hotel.

@stigma4122 5 жыл бұрын

i think that was the point? The cinematography looks like it was copying the style of Wes Anderson

@sicmotherfaker 5 жыл бұрын

@@stigma4122 cool.

@BHuang92 5 жыл бұрын

Heard about him some years ago. Man always been informative and stylish.

@explosionsindasky 5 жыл бұрын

This was like a clip from a movie, music and all, nice work!

@CharmEng89 5 жыл бұрын

He has a dog who wears sweaters and a motocycle. LOVE IT! More importantly, he takes pride in his work.

@GiantBugs 5 жыл бұрын

I can't tell if this is a Wes Anderson reference or not

@matthewfulton8229 5 жыл бұрын

Reminded me of The Grand Budapest hotel

@orawal 5 жыл бұрын

Captured like a masterpiece! One of the best of Great Big Stories!!!

@acbc3543 10 ай бұрын

I met him while I stayed at The Fairmont Hotel and he’s an icon . True gentleman.

@wmmiles00 5 жыл бұрын

This was so wholesome. Thank you.

@romainbocquet 5 жыл бұрын

This is the job I'm working and studying for. Seeing this video what very heartwarming and motivating, plus I love the Wes Anderson's filming style. Great job and thank you for this good moment !

@TheClickbaiterA 5 жыл бұрын

0:32 I thought he'll say "I'm America's first mann"

@catarinadias3434 5 жыл бұрын

I could watch these videos just for the aesthetics. Love the transitions and the colours, very Wes Anderson. Great work!

@BPantherPink 5 жыл бұрын

WOW... What a gentleman. AND he still rides his old BMW motorcycle !!! God Bless You my man...

@bobhimb3081 5 жыл бұрын

Damn. Mr Clean's aged over the years...

@suacyb678 5 жыл бұрын

1:30 Man the yanny court restaurant seem very sophisticated

@abraxamovic 5 жыл бұрын

Suacy B LOL 😂 😂😂

@geforceoc 5 жыл бұрын

This video just screams Wes Anderson!

@atomics1356 5 жыл бұрын

This man's class is immeasurable

@itsjaydev 5 жыл бұрын

the grand budapest hotel anyone?

@bluegyrl75 5 жыл бұрын

you know he’s good because I fell madly in love about a minute in

@StephanieElizabethMann 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's brilliant. I love your bike an R60 I thought. When you walked past the stand of trees you could have been in the state Northern Rivers area of New South Wales, Australia.

@steventeoh260 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, one of the greatest video so far

@mehreenmalik1869 5 жыл бұрын

San Francisco looks like such a beautiful place!

@manuelcarrasco1804 2 жыл бұрын

Delighted to report that Mr. Wolfe is still at his post, as of Feb 2022.

@kawaiiscarlett659 5 жыл бұрын

So good!

@JustYourAverageGirl2002 5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Good for him! See, you can get older but you don't have to get old. I couldn't live in San Francisco though; all I can think about is the smog o_o

@aramalatrash6147 5 жыл бұрын

what a legend!

@momoplaysvideogames6396 5 жыл бұрын

What a lovely man

@brickshick 5 жыл бұрын

I love this anderson vibe in here

@reyumo2045 5 жыл бұрын

Song near the end?

@just_jess_endbullyingnow5899 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I find more videos Of this amazing concierge

@philvergon 4 жыл бұрын

Love it, Mr. Wolfe! Miss you dearly, my good friend. You are looking well and healthy as always. I see I've aged and you haven't. It's so good to see your videos, and the old haunts--so to speak. Does "she" still walk the halls on the 7th floor? One of these days, I'll stop by for a big hug and a martini at the Big Four. By the way, I love all the Wes Anderson references. The very first time I saw The Grand Budapest Hotel, I said to myself, "That's Tom Wolfe. Wes Anderson just made a god-damned real movie about Tom Wolfe." Stay well. Phil

@DonnieZonac 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone know the music at 2:21?

@knotlover24 5 жыл бұрын

I thought VoiceOverPete was on the thumbnail for a second... 😂

@bigmanxlhr 5 жыл бұрын

New York had one. And the palace in sf had one too

@temujns 5 жыл бұрын

It has the grand budapest vibe in it...

@warmac88 5 жыл бұрын

Cool

@jaridkeen123 5 жыл бұрын

Has anyone met this guy in San Francisco

@paceyombex 5 жыл бұрын

A gentleman for sure

@GiantBugs 5 жыл бұрын

The grand budapest Hotel...?

@grillbaked 5 жыл бұрын

Damn that's a nice hotel.

@kamotetops1572 5 жыл бұрын

His outro is... DAMN!

@unleashingpotential-psycho9433 5 жыл бұрын

It is always nice to be the first at doing something.

@whatwedo6902 5 жыл бұрын

UNLEASHING POTENTIAL - PSYCHOLOGY VIDEOS yeeeah...

@KingOfParrots 5 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@cyantwo936 5 жыл бұрын

Shutout to the Cinch!

@AlifLaamMiin Жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, listen what was hotel First built firget the job. First built..

@iameartchan 5 жыл бұрын

Lol I thought he's that Voice Over Pete

@thetallgamer8828 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been there

@ethanaleman 5 жыл бұрын

Puppy love.

@testtroller4029 5 жыл бұрын

This Comment Section is getting more memer

@whatwedo6902 5 жыл бұрын

Test Troller ummm...

@gumter. 5 жыл бұрын

I thought it was VoiceoverPete from the thumbnail

@kristianhuttaldrich8506 3 жыл бұрын

If San Francisco was a person.... this would be him

@gotengsk9010 5 жыл бұрын

Dont judge but I thought the guy in the thumbnail is Voice over Pete lmao

@camednethshinsengumi621 5 жыл бұрын

Secret door, secret no more!

@gavinn.4060 5 жыл бұрын

Ya boi saw this on the tv in a Fairmont hotel lol

@dolecrash5802 5 жыл бұрын

wildwideweb Same here.

@knt0984 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah same

@lillyana3681 5 жыл бұрын

My governors name is Tom Wolfe and I’d rather have this guy than him he seems so sophisticated and smart

@RitcheDesuasido 5 жыл бұрын

OMG I stayed here once at the penthouse and i was just showing everyone in my household the pics of the billiard room, library etc. did you know that when JFK stayed there at the penthouse he used the secret door to get privacy from his bodyguards!

@Shadyxv920 5 жыл бұрын

That's the house from Venom?

@goatbusters1592 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Tom wolfe kinda talks like a wes anderson character

@akhilkathula 5 жыл бұрын

Furiouspete is that you?

@emiliob7428 2 жыл бұрын

He looks like Micheal Keaton

@Hello-xb8re 5 жыл бұрын

First like

@whatwedo6902 5 жыл бұрын

Uly Sakr k

@jessicaxsherry 5 жыл бұрын

1:28 yanny court restaurant

@Rudster14 5 жыл бұрын

How is he the first?

@dylanchang4111 5 жыл бұрын

My goodness. John McCain is back?

@1lux513 5 жыл бұрын

@whatwedo6902 5 жыл бұрын

Luxinare Hi

@Preistessblack 5 жыл бұрын

Is this a Wes Anderson movie

@nathanieljohnstone1334 5 жыл бұрын

Yo this is sick but that is for sure not the best view of the golden gate. Personally I think there really isn’t a best view of the bridge but I prefer the Marin headlands look but even then I can’t choose.

@shore871 5 жыл бұрын

He sounds like Jeff goldblum a little bit

@OPMatar 5 жыл бұрын

They don't make 'em like these any more!

@MarkReviews 5 жыл бұрын

Presidents, Entertainers...What about Casey Neistat? He stayed there too...

@withcheesepls 5 жыл бұрын

Casey neistat was there!!!!

@ttv.sike__9524 5 жыл бұрын

337

@Tyren. 5 жыл бұрын

1st Edit: someone is already first so I liked my comment

@whatwedo6902 5 жыл бұрын

Blood Suit ok

@Tyren. 5 жыл бұрын

How'd I even get 5 likes???

@Cole-ui8bi Жыл бұрын

I heard the word concierge from John Wick

@darealberrygarcia 5 жыл бұрын

I guess he loves stepping over all the pooh in the streets too 🤣

@Marlen-CruzCommercial_2023 2 жыл бұрын

You are So cute

@abuhisham9250 5 жыл бұрын

57 th comments

@notandre4494 5 жыл бұрын

The whole video is a wierd flex but okay

@aisayahakens3885 5 жыл бұрын

Chief called.....he said this ain't it

@wmmiles00 5 жыл бұрын

Oh shit I didn’t realize it was dead meme day already

@divergentevolution8114 5 жыл бұрын

I dont understand this at all, how is he the first concierge when there is plenty of pictures and evidence of countless hotels even in the 1920's that had such employees?

@Lemit 5 жыл бұрын

A concierge is someone who is an expert of the area and arranges local tours/reservations. I did some digging and apparently Europe had such positions before America did. So, front desk person =/= concierge, necessarily.

@agbook2007 5 жыл бұрын

Understood. As Lemit, apparently there is a distinction. This surprised me, too. More info: www.bravotv.com/blogs/things-you-didnt-know-about-concierges-from-americas-first-one-thomas-wolfe

@smug8567 5 жыл бұрын

A 94-year-old Florida woman spent several days in jail for slapping this clown

@nicolek4076 5 жыл бұрын

A very cultured man. However, his collar and shirt don't match. This goes back to the time when collars and cuffs were separate from the shirt. It was a mark of poverty if your collar and cuffs did not match the shirt. This is really only of significance to those (very few) who care.

@thomaswolfe6775 5 жыл бұрын

And to think it was made by HRH Prince Charles shirtmaker (check out the shirt he wore on his wedding day) . . .