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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 8:09 am
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Originally Posted by tylerc
Even still, how can a new Le Meridien be a category lower than the existing Sheraton, which is consistently reviewed poorly? The villas do look a bit small from the pictures here, and quite crammed together...that said, if it's truly a category 5 I'll likely try it since I have some category 5 certs to burn!

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Of course compared to the Sheraton, a new Le Meridien is a no brainer. But I very highly doubt it would ever be a comparison to the STR. In fact I'm pretty sure it won't ever be on the same caliber. Not to say its not worth trying but like I said its 2 completely different animals, so to speak.
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