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Category: Hotels
What to Do if You Get Walked by a Hotel: Step by Step Guidance
Just like airlines, hotels like to maximize their profits by achieving 100% occupancy or as close to it as possible. Because a certain percentage of hotel guests never show up […]
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Why Hotel Rooms Have Bibles & Why That’s Changing
If you stayed at enough hotels you’ve probably opened the drawer in your nightstand and discovered a Bible or some other type of religious text. You might be wondering where […]
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Les Clefs d’Or: What You Need to Know About Golden Key Concierges
If you’ve ever stayed at a higher end property, you may have noticed a concierge wearing a shiny golden pin consisting of crossed keys. These members belong to an elite […]
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Ultimate Late Check-Out Guide for Hotels: My Go-To Strategies
Sometimes you just need a little bit more time inside your hotel room. Maybe you’re staying at a five-star property with luxurious amenities you don’t want to depart from or […]
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How Clean Is Your Hotel Bed Really? What Staff Say Happens Between Guests
Hotel beds might look perfectly inviting with crisp sheets and fluffy layers, but there’s one question most travelers never think to ask: how often is that comforter actually cleaned? You’d […]
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This Sky-High Bar in Asia Claims to Be the Highest on Earth—We Went to Find Out
Perched on the 118th floor of the Ritz-Carlton, OZONE isn’t just a bar—it’s an experience. Marketed as the highest rooftop bar in the world, that claim might depend on how […]
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The Hidden Risk of Lying About Hotel Guests — And Why It Could Cost You More Than You Think
Anytime you go through the hotel booking process you’ll see a field asking you to input how many guests will be traveling on the reservation. Some people misrepresent the number […]
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Hotel Stays with Dogs: Real Tips from Someone Who’s Done It Dozens of Times
If you’re thinking about bringing your dog with you to a hotel there may be a million questions running through your head. We’ve brought our amazing little corgi (Elroy) with […]
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What’s Lurking Inside Hotel Coffee Makers Will Seriously Ruin Your Morning
At first glance, that little coffee maker sitting on your hotel counter looks harmless—just a quick, convenient way to start your morning. But what if that first sip came with […]
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