If you plan to stay in another town, to make a weekend getaway or a vacation … have you ever consider asking the hotel reception, while check-in, if they have a small piece of cake, a slice of pie or something like that to surprise your spouse for her or his birthday ? I recently did it, but beware …
You might be surprised at the result! Especially if you dont’ expect anything!
You could for example receive access to a cocktail-aperitif with mini buffet that very same evening between 17 and 19h …
The Club – Singapore (2015) 
Breakfast – Singapore (2015)
… And enjoy a rich breakfast buffet, while you did not include breakfast in your reservation …
… Or… be wide-eyed surprised while discovering your room.
This doesn’t always work, of course, but what is your risk of trying ?