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Dressed for brunch and mischief, Dad's hotel, age 5
Room service, elevator games, a fascination for ice machines. Living in the hotels my father managed was a bit Eloise, a bit The Shining and all magic. If you love old lobbies, fancy buffets, and the mystery of a long hallway, check in now...
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Alysia
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Thank you for choosing Hotel Me More. Enjoy your stay!
Alysia
agraypainter@gmail.com
Dressed for brunch and mischief, Dad's hotel, age 5
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