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Old Jun 30, 2018 | 11:09 am
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Kagehitokiri
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one of most discussed on FT is calling jr suites or rooms "suites"
"partial" view applies to hotels as well
official stars exist, then there is slang, then marketing "6+ stars"

Originally Posted by DenverBrian
They left out "guaranteed reservation/guaranteed for late arrival."
"guaranteed" is funny, basically can mean increasing compensation when not delivered

except when upgrade is "guaranteed" (and received) at booking for example
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