Small Luxury Hotels of the World wants you to be a mystery inspector

Among the greatest of Road Warrior fantasies, the job of luxury hotel inspector sits on a pedestal. What's not to love? Spa treatments, drinks by the pool, Michelin-starred meals, and luxury bedding — and all you have to do is say what you think about such pampering. Just tell me where to sign me up.

If it all seems like a pipe dream, a new job advertisement by Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) may make you think again.  "Do you have the time to travel the world?" the ad begins. "Do you think you've got what it takes to be an SLH Mystery Inspector?"

In fact, the posting says SLH is looking for 25 "mystery inspectors," whose job will be  “checking out the crème de la crème of boutique, independently-owned hotels…in 80 countries around the world," then report back to SLH.

"We require dedication, loyalty and a desire to ensure our hotels remain the best small, luxury, hotels of the world. You love to travel. You love hotels. You are committed to seeking out the best of the best.”

But before shouting, “YES!” to all and leaping for the application, you should know it’s not exactly a paid gig, nor will SLH cover your flight. Basically, you'd have to simply tack on a day or two to existing travel plans and stay at an SLH property. You’ll also have to pay for your stay up front (no chump change at five stars) and get reimbursed later. If dining is not covered, you could actually end up losing quite a bit of money.

Nor does SLH want people just looking for a good time while they're indulging in that 75-minute Swedish massage. The job advertisement emphasizes:

“It's not just lounging about on sun beds though. We need someone dedicated to checking our hotels' best qualities… but also to let us know of any issues that need to be ironed out.”

But don’t worry too much if you lack any relatable experience. In fact, it may actually work in your favor, based on comments by SLH’s global director of marketing Tim Davis in Travel Weekly.

“These are real SLH customers talking about the things that really matter to them when on holiday or business and staying in a luxury property, not someone who inspects hotels for a living and is immune to what gives a hotel that exceptional ‘SLH feel.’”

Still sound great? Ready, set, apply here