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Murano Guests are Not Umbrella-Worthy

Where: 13 Boulevard du Temple, Paris, France, 75003

February 28, 2006 at 9:03 AM | 1 Comment

Blogger Jet Set Laura finds a note attached to her room's umbrella, far from complementary.

Trendy Paris Murano Resort isn't letting anything out of the room for free. Notes attached to umbrellas make it clear that they are a tool for rainy weather while you are a guest, and

Should you wish to take it as a `Souvenir' of your stay at our Resort, please contact the Housekeeper who will inform you about the price.

We agree that if a hotel is posing as chic and trendy, attaching notes to prevent loss is a bit gauche. It also sort of reminds us of a college roommate who used to leave yellow stickie notes around the apartment saying, "Wash the Dishes!" "Clean up your beer cans!"

But to be fair, you are staying in Paris... isn't a certain degree of snobbery or rudeness necessary for an authentic stay?

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