That's cool. Much easier
Damned right.
I've also invested a little into the hotel. They were having some cash flow problems at the start of the pandemic. (I was in VA for that, getting there just before it got too interesting.)
So, you could say that I pretty much own the suites, and things like maid service comes with that ownership. I still have to pay if I use the hotel's restaurant and room service, of course. However, they're pretty good to us. They're always sending up something 'on the house'. They bring us flowers and fruit in the morning and never charge us for any of that. They regularly send up a bottle or two of wine that's on the house, as well.
We tip very, very well. The maid gets an extra $20 every day, for example. Bring me something? That's $10 in a tip - minimum. If it's food and expensive, I'll toss in another 20% tip for the staff downstairs, plus throw the bellboy another $10 for themselves.
We get treated pretty much like royalty/movie stars, except we don't have our own personal security details.
Sweet. That sounds great
The staff knows I treat 'em well. That right there pays for itself in favors and favorable treatment.
Hell, I've even let the valet use my car for personal reasons (dates).
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