I'm a butler at one of Singapore's most expensive hotels, where a night's stay can cost $26,000. Here's what it's like.

Courtesy of Marina Bay Sands

• Tan Hong Kai, 24, from Singapore, is a senior butler at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
• Kai looks after guests in the hotel's most luxurious suites, some of which are invite-only.
• He said he enjoys interacting with famous guests, but last-minute requests can be stressful.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tan Hong Kai, senior butler for Marina Bay Sands Hotel. It has been edited for length and clarity

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