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10 Mistakes You’re Making at the Hotel

There’s something truly relaxing about a top-notch hotel experience—fresh sheets, thoughtful amenities, great views, and room service fit for a king. But there’s a fine line between having the stay of your dreams and wasting money on a subpar experience, and the difference depends more on your actions than you might realize. From check-in faux pas to hotel-room horror stories, here are the 10 biggest hotel mistakes you can make, and how to avoid them.

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