With sold-out hotels everywhere these days, the benefits of butler service are turning into a splurge-worthy necessity.

But occupancy was at 97 percent, and 2,400 guests were jamming the resorts 15 pools and 21 restaurants.

Courtesy of Beaches Turks & Caicos

They were there so fast, she says.

A butler walks with drinks on a serving tray next to a blue pool

Butler service at Ceylon Tea Trails, a collection of villas in Sri Lanka.Credit:Courtesy of Ceylon Tea Trails

A butler arrived with mineral water and was standing by to escort her to the resorts on-site clinic.

They were very caring.

(Fortunately, Schadler says, she felt better the next day.)

A cliffside hotel next to a beach in the tropics

Mango House Seychelles, where every room is butler-attended.Courtesy of Mango House, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Theyre available to guests in 43 upper-tier suites and take care of just about anything visitors can dream up.

A hotel butler rides a bike on a beach boardwalk

Beachside butler service at Beaches Turks & Caicos.Courtesy of Beaches Turks & Caicos

A hotel butler assists guests in a hot tub

Butler service at Conrad Punta de Mita.Courtesy of Conrad Punta de Mita