Profound immorality lurks underneath this thin facade of glitz and bling.
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So the New York Times, having given Trump the candidate millions of dollars of free coverage, are now doing the same for his hotel business. Why?
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Fluff. As if West Elm is a crime. How about percentage of white versus ethnic employees? Benefits? Eco- friendly in Andy way including washing sheet? Health insurance given?
Anything real? Why is Ivanka's beige lipstick and dyed blonde hair an index of good taste?
Anything real? Why is Ivanka's beige lipstick and dyed blonde hair an index of good taste?
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What a fortunate assignment for Ms. Rosenbloom. But if the New York Times were REALLY interested in what it's like to check into Trump Hotels, they would have sent a Black reporter....or better yet, a Latino.
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I could never have spent even a cent that might go into the pocket of Donald Trump before he commenced his run for President. But now, it's hard to imagine why anyone who opposes him as a Presidential candidate could not equate staying at Trump hotels as aiding and abetting his campaign. Politics aside, the places are vulgar.
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One fact that is not mentioned in the article is that although the Trump name is on the hotels and merchandise, the Trump organization does not own many (if any) of these properties. The Trump Hotels organization manages the properties for the owners. Ownership of each hotel condo unit (room) is in the hands of private owners. I know because I know someone who use to own a suite at the Trump International in New York. The Trump organization charges a huge management fee to the owners. The owners get a smaller percentage of their unit's hotel revenue. But all the risks and expenses are on the owners not Trump. (Also the owners can stay at their unit if they make a reservation but they have to pay a daily housekeeping fee and taxes totaling hundreds of dollars a night. Such a deal)
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I I understand that Trump properties have replaced Gideon's Bibles with Art of the Deal. That's just not right!
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Trump is a businessman and he's good at it. Has he broken the law? Not that I know of, but if he uses the laws on the books to protect his interests, that would be what any smart businessman would do. He's got my vote. I'd rather have Donald Trump for President than Hill and Bill Clinton, who are awash with scandals, including the famous Whitewater scandal--people died in that one. If Trump has committed "white collar" crime, I'd rather have that than murderers in the White House. She also voted to send our troops to Iraq. Dump HillBilly!
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Wow!! Are you retro.
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Re: Whitewater scandal - "people died"
Wow! I think you are thinking of the movie "Deliverance" with hillbillies and murderers and rapids. Those are some pretty serious allegations you are making.
As to Iraq, Trump was for it before he was against it.
As to breaking the law, let's wait to see the outcome of fraud charges with respect to "Trump University".
Wow! I think you are thinking of the movie "Deliverance" with hillbillies and murderers and rapids. Those are some pretty serious allegations you are making.
As to Iraq, Trump was for it before he was against it.
As to breaking the law, let's wait to see the outcome of fraud charges with respect to "Trump University".
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When I saw the headline to your article this morning, I assumed it would be - befitting the anti-Trump cacophony these days - a calculated bashing of all things Trump. I was pleased to find it was objective and relatively subtle - or more so than it might have been. Kudos to you for writing the piece you did, in the tone you wrote it, for a NYT online readership who is sure to fill this Comments section with the standard anti-Trump vitriol. (It is getting so old.) Signed, an intelligent HRC supporter.
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heh... same reaction. Of the two I am a Hillary supporter, and am also happy to see a balanced article coming from NYT.
Bling, bling and more bling. Nothing but bling.
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it seems self-evident that all of us who find Trump the man repulsive and repugnant should permanently boycot all of his products, including all things with his name on them or things located within his properties. For example, I love the restaurant Jean-George but since it is located in a Trump building will never eat there again, and I'd encourage Jean George to move his restaurant. Everyone who despises Trump the candidate must avoid supporting any of his endevours...
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I am dismayed the NY Times would devote as much space as it did on Trump's hotels. However, it is more upsetting to know people would stay at a Trump property in NYC when there are hundreds of fine hotels to stay in.
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If Trump gets elected, will he be handing out Trump cologne and Trump nail polish to guests at the White House? That would be a bit tacky.
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Donald Trump insisted that his golf club Mar Lago include Jews and blacks in the 1990s, when they were discriminated against at at other golf clubs in Palm Beach. Did the commenters here fight against discrimination against Jews and blacks? By the way, Trump is against illegal immigration, not legal immigration.
As reported by the Washington Post’s Mary Jordan and Rosalind Helderman on Nov. 14, 2015: “Trump undercut his adversaries with a searing attack, claiming that local officials seemed to accept the established private clubs in town that had excluded Jews and blacks while imposing tough rules on his inclusive one.”
The Washington Post report continues, “Trump’s lawyer sent every member of the town council copies of two classic movies about discrimination: ‘A Gentleman’s Agreement,’ about a journalist who pretends to be Jewish to expose anti-Semitism, and ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ about a white couple’s reaction to their daughter bringing home a black fiancé.”
As reported by the Washington Post’s Mary Jordan and Rosalind Helderman on Nov. 14, 2015: “Trump undercut his adversaries with a searing attack, claiming that local officials seemed to accept the established private clubs in town that had excluded Jews and blacks while imposing tough rules on his inclusive one.”
The Washington Post report continues, “Trump’s lawyer sent every member of the town council copies of two classic movies about discrimination: ‘A Gentleman’s Agreement,’ about a journalist who pretends to be Jewish to expose anti-Semitism, and ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ about a white couple’s reaction to their daughter bringing home a black fiancé.”
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Thank you.
I always thought Trump hotel rooms were gaudy like his apartment (as shown on "The Apprentice") and filled with smokers, I was wrong. I would stay in a Trump property, no problem, I like to live a little better than normal when on vacation.
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Although I am no fan of Trump for President, we have stayed many times at the Trump hotel at Columbus Circle in NYC. Always wonderful. Very tasteful and actually quite understated. Good views, even on the "city" side, and of course the ever fabulous Jean Georges (which has a terrific, more modestly priced room as well as its top end room). Highly professional and disciplined staff, meticulous upkeep, even really nice little keepsakes. I could not recommend more highly. (No ties, we're just a CT couple.) Too bad his political persona is pretty much the exact opposite.
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It's kitsch, which apparently people are willing to pay for. Not so different from Disney.
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What's wrong with Disney?
I've always "boycotted" anything Trump, except reading articles about him.
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Three years ago, I initially planned to book at different Vegas hotels to a get a taste of what each one has to offer. After finding out about Sheldon Adelson's ownership of the Sands corp, I scratched all his hotels, including the Venetian, off my list. I couldn't bring myself to stay at MGM hotels with casinos and smoking, so the Trump hotel became a very attractive option, offering much more than other hotels in terms of room services and a cleaner environment.
However, I could never stand the guy himself. His ostentatious style and birther comments had put me off long time ago. While it meant narrowing down my options to only a few hotels, I'm very glad with my decision of avoiding his brand back then - and not contributing any funds to his cause.
However, I could never stand the guy himself. His ostentatious style and birther comments had put me off long time ago. While it meant narrowing down my options to only a few hotels, I'm very glad with my decision of avoiding his brand back then - and not contributing any funds to his cause.
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Try Vdara or Mandarin Oriental. Both non-smoking and no casinos, but adjacent to Aria and Bellagio. Twist at the MO is an excellent restaurant.
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Of course the stickers weren't removed - West Elm, CB2, etc. Probably paid to havebtheirbprodicts in the room - sort of the hospital industry equivalent of product placement on the movies.
I'll give Trump and his m daughter one thing - they are shrewd business people who seem to know how to wring every last dollarbfrom their enterprises.
I'll give Trump and his m daughter one thing - they are shrewd business people who seem to know how to wring every last dollarbfrom their enterprises.
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I don't like his politics but at the same time I don't like the idea of a nation where Democrats patronize businesses run by Democrats and Republicans stick to businesses run by Republicans. Country is divided enough.
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It's not that at all. I'm a liberal Democrat, but I am a lifetime platinum member of Marriott Rewards. The Marriott family and I may not see eye to eye on issues, but I have never heard any of them advocate erecting a wall on our southern border, banning visitors to our country based on religion, make fun of disabled people, or use derogatory terms to describe women. Donald Trump is a vile, hateful racist and it is for that reason, not because he is a Republican, that I refuse to patronize any business with his name on the door.
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We spent several days at the Trump Hotel in Chicago this past March, the room price was much more competitive than similar hotels, no doubt from his presidential run. We had a really nice stay and even though I won't be voting for him, I'd stay at the hotel again. My eleven year old daughter did let me know very quickly that the pink "Trump Kids" (complimentary) baseball hat will never see the light of day (can't blame her on that one).
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We live in NJ, but two years ago we did a staycation and spent a week in the Trump hotel on Columbus Circle. While I have always found Trump to be an egotistical boor, I had to admit, the week we spent in the Trump Hotel was very pleasant. Of course, now his candidacy has shown him to be even more obnoxious than I thought he was before and I doubt I'll ever stay in a Trump hotel again. The problem Trump has is that while his campaign has raised awareness of his brand, his "message" has resonated with people who are not likely to have the resources to stay in his resorts, while people who can afford it seem to have been turned off. Which is self defeating.
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The TRUMP in ColumbusCircle has ruined the once wonderful area. It is an abomination, out of scale, a scar. He destroys everything everywhere he goes.
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The excellent and highly regarded Trump Waikiki is a condo where the owners can op to join the hotel which is managed by Trump Hotels.
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I used to stay at The Trump International Hotel in New York whenever I was back in Manhattan -- it was close to just about everything I wanted to be close to. Then Trump became a BIRTHER. I haven't stayed there since, now I will stay anywhere but at a Trump property. Furthermore, after his performance this election cycle I'll never step foot in a Trump property again!
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Lewis: I admire your decision and taste, Trump could destroy all he has worked for, because of his out of control ego. Bigger men have fallen, he is no exception. I do question if he has esteem issues? Maybe trying to live up to a domineering successful father who would not accept a failure for a son? This could be sufficient to leave a strong long lasting impression that would change how he views others, and how he reacts when questioned. I have always thought he needs professional help.
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I would rather sleep on the street than in a Trump hotel. Sure, it may be cold, but at least I'll sleep easy with my integrity intact.
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Is anyone else worried about his hotel right along the Inauguration route in DC? I don't even want to think of what his supporters might do if he isn't the one parading down Pennsylvania Avenue next January...
https://goo.gl/maps/XVVUyjVFGEJ2
https://goo.gl/maps/XVVUyjVFGEJ2
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A few years back I stayed in a Trump hotel in Panama City, Panama. Nice place; nice pool, nice breakfast, nice staff. Wouldn't do so again though. Not after his hateful rhetoric. I'll always book elsewhere from now on.
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Ivanka's remark that the Trump Hotels are on an "upward trajectory" despite all the evidence to the contrary is typical of Trumpist misrepresentation of the facts. However, Ivanka would not be the first or the last business executive to put the best face on a bad situation.
Common sense and logic would dictate that the Trump business is hurting. If not, why the lawsuits? With all due respect to Ivanka, her father's brand built on luxury and class can not long prosper if its namesake is being associated with low rent politics, division, racial animus, fraud and any other number of base allegations that would otherwise drive a brand to its knees.
Teflon does not last forever. I would not be surprised in the least that should the Donald win or lose the presidency, his business empire will be in irreparable decline with another bankruptcy looming over the gilded horizon.
Common sense and logic would dictate that the Trump business is hurting. If not, why the lawsuits? With all due respect to Ivanka, her father's brand built on luxury and class can not long prosper if its namesake is being associated with low rent politics, division, racial animus, fraud and any other number of base allegations that would otherwise drive a brand to its knees.
Teflon does not last forever. I would not be surprised in the least that should the Donald win or lose the presidency, his business empire will be in irreparable decline with another bankruptcy looming over the gilded horizon.
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He has spent a lifetime to attempt to link the Trump name with wealth and luxury. In one year he has changed "Trump" to be synonymous with bigotry, hatred and ignorance.
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Judy: You are so right, Trump and his ego could be the undoing of the Trump empire. even the damage to his offspring would be devastating. The name "Trump", would be synonymous with "failure"!
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This was a pretty long story from which not a whole lot was learned and much of the writing was repetitive. It was unsatisfactory both as a travel review and for any business insight into Trump hotel operations.
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If I didn't know any better I'd swear that Stephanie Rosenbloom was trying to recreate that memorable scene from Gentlemen's Agreement where Gregory Peck's crusading reporter confronts the snooty hotel desk clerk who tries to prevent him from checking into the posh hotel restricted to White Christians only.
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I don't think so.
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Does the Trump org own all these properties? Just because the name's on it, doesn't make it so. The most successful hotel operators in the world provide branding and possibly management expertise to others who own and/or finance the property development. The owner could be paying a royalty to Trump for branding and even going to a third party for management expertise. In short, he may well be leveraging his name brand more than exercising skillful property and real estate management.
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If the man is self-financing his campaign, as he maintains, patronizing the Trump brand means donation to his obnoxious campaign.
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The unbiased figures show a year over year loss of 59%, in some cases more, BUT . . . .
"But Trump Hotels EXECUTIVES say the brand has never been stronger. Four of its hotels were among the 0.4 percent of hotels that made AAA’s Five Diamond list this year. Asked at Trump Tower if Mr. Trump’s presidential campaign has helped or hurt the hotels, Ivanka Trump said “it’s been an upward trajectory,” adding that it may have been the case without the campaign."
So, who's the liar here? Someone's lying.
"But Trump Hotels EXECUTIVES say the brand has never been stronger. Four of its hotels were among the 0.4 percent of hotels that made AAA’s Five Diamond list this year. Asked at Trump Tower if Mr. Trump’s presidential campaign has helped or hurt the hotels, Ivanka Trump said “it’s been an upward trajectory,” adding that it may have been the case without the campaign."
So, who's the liar here? Someone's lying.
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trumps two primary businesses are hotels and resort style golf courses. both of these require carrying huge debt loads and are marginally profitable, if profitable at all. both are also very sensitive to any economic slowdown. trumps business model is based on the old kite checking scheme; borrow more to pay older debts. it is a formula that will end with more bankruptcies, but only after trump and his children have looted the properties and stopped paying creditors and vendors.
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Much of Trump Las Vegas was slated to be condominiums. It sounds like you stayed in one of those units. When the market crashed, Trump was left with a ton of empty hotel rooms and condos. Trump ended up selling 300 units to Hilton as a timeshare property. It might say Trump on top but much of the LV property is nothing more than another Vegas timeshare complex and a busted dream of what could've been.
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Too bad you failed to mention that so many of the accoutrements in the guest rooms at Trump Hotels are made outside the US - bathrobes made in China, bath towels made in Egypt, bath products made in Canada, etc. etc. The minibars have Whiskey from Scotland, Gin from London and Tequila from Mexico. The last time I stayed at a Trump Hotel (which I vow never to stay at again) there wasn't even a domestic beer in the minibar. If Donald Tump's gonna "Make America Great Again" maybe he ought start by having all the paraphernalia bearing his name "Made in America!"
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"The minibars have Whiskey from Scotland, Gin from London and Tequila from Mexico". Are you serious or just being tongue in cheek?
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Hmm, 'Klassy with a K.' Shame on anyone who gives this egomaniacal fool a dollar!
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I would love to know what happens to the Trump brand in the aftermath of the election. Before his campaign started, I found him obnoxious but if I was in dire need of a hotel room for a conference in another city and a Trump property was my only option, I probably would have gone for it. Now, however, I would actively avoid ever supporting a Trump business entity with my money.
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Don't kid yourself..........people have short memories. This won't hurt Trump Hotels long term. By January, when he's NOT in office, it will be business as usual at the hotels. They are great hotels and prime real estate in each of the cities they are in so people will start coming back. I have stayed at several and I have to say they are amazingly run. They may be experiencing a decline in occupancy now, but that will change......mark my words.
The man is a brand. Let him own his herd of those susceptible to his euphorias and aromas. I hope he leads them to his tiny pinnacle of opulence to kiss his ring, the winning 0.1% who worship this type of king.
Those "losers" among us who've learned the resilience of poverty will long outlive this stupid gold-hair Thing.
Survival of the fittest.
Those "losers" among us who've learned the resilience of poverty will long outlive this stupid gold-hair Thing.
Survival of the fittest.
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Hearing that we were celebrating our anniversary this past February during our stay at the Trump Soho, the front desk comped our Pringles for three nights! Stay classy Trump Soho!
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One has to wonder, once all the post-election dust settles, who would really want to stay in a Trump hotel or resort. It would appear an unlikely attraction to most visitors from other countries. Nor would it likely attract many African-Americans, Democrats, Trump University graduates, Liberals, or individuals who scored above 800 on their SATs. I suspect, based purely on supply and demand economics, that the prices per hotel room will descend steadily until the properties are sold or rebranded.
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Don't kid yourself Arthur K.......people have short memories. This won't hurt Trump Hotels long term. By January, when he's NOT in office, it will be business as usual at the hotels. They are great hotels and prime real estate in each of the cities they are in so people will start coming back. I have stayed at several and I have to say they are amazingly run. They may be experiencing a decline in occupancy now, but that will change......mark my words.
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When in Chicago I stay at Trump's hotel there. One of the nicest places I have ever stayed and I travel a LOT for work. Subdue color in the room mostly mono chromatic, electric curtains!, high ceilings, great bathroom, etc..
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What an impressive bit of free advertising for Trump.
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The Trump brand is synonymous with "Hard Work". Let the two candidates display their views on the go-forward direction of this great country. No more tit for tat; vision, passion, action.
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Trump likes to brag that he offers the "Best" in everything.
I have stayed at the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. What he doesn't advertise is that it is right next door to the Erotic Heritage Museum, a block long adult book store and the Puppetry of the Penis show.
I suppose Trump should advertise that he provides the "Best" in Adult Entertainment in Las Vegas.
I have stayed at the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. What he doesn't advertise is that it is right next door to the Erotic Heritage Museum, a block long adult book store and the Puppetry of the Penis show.
I suppose Trump should advertise that he provides the "Best" in Adult Entertainment in Las Vegas.
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Why are there no photos of your suite?
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Vacuous, irrelevant, nonsubstantive flotsam. I would say that about an article like this about any of the 4-6 candidates.
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We stayed in the penthouse of the Trump hotel at Waikiki a few years back. It was pretty spectacular on a number of levels and the stealth service (shoes lined up by the door and clothes folded and put away for you) was really something. I have to admit though that Trump as candidate has caused us to abandon his hotel line. There are plenty of nice hotels to choose from in this world and the thought of supporting him or his campaign financially in any way makes me sick to my stomach.
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I certainly hope that come November, the name Trump will again only be associated with expensive hotels and mediocre wine. Everything I have read, from many diverse sources, indicate that Mr. Trump's overriding interest is furthering his personal brand. The run for President is nothing more than having something new to slap his name on. He really does not care about any damage he does along the way to the Republican party and the United States political process.
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During a golf vacation last year we stay at the Turnberry Hotel, which Trump bought along with the two championship courses of the resort. In the pro shop it was hard to buy any shirt, hat, or any other souvenir item that were not marked with the name Trump on it. Those items are not exactly flying off the shelves. A pro shop attendee told me that apparel sales are down significantly since the Trump name was added on all of them.
Seems to me this urge to add your name to everything goes far beyond simple branding. It is sort of like the reaction my dog has, who lifts his leg and marks every fire hydrant and traffic sign he comes across.
Seems to me this urge to add your name to everything goes far beyond simple branding. It is sort of like the reaction my dog has, who lifts his leg and marks every fire hydrant and traffic sign he comes across.
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I wish Trump branded toilet paper. I'd buy it.
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Except tour dog has more class and does it out of necessity.
Old money aristocrats never accept new money families. The new money, like Trump, lack the lineage, manners, and good taste to become part of the fabled 200. Rockefeller's, Kennedy's, Woolworth's all had the money but not the breeding. It galls the new money, but they have to start their own clubs. Hence Mar a Logo Club. Trump and his family are not welcome at the old money clubs. Hence, they try to out do with garish buildings like Trump's properties to snub their noses at the old group. In doing so they lack taste and become garish. Thus proving the point that keeps them on the outside. When you see Trump, his family and his properties you see people in expensive clothes, overly done who are trying to say, "look at me I am rich." They overdo everything while the old families underplay their wealth. Trump is just a modern day Jay Gabsty. It never works out. People who stay in his hotels or join his clubs are chasing the same dream.
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Here's the problem for "Trump" hotels, going forward: Most of the folks who would vote for him don't have the cache, or the cash, to be a guest at a "Trump." So they're no help now that his brand is toxic.
And Trump's skills as a businessman are no help. Despite his pleas to the contrary, the Donald would send a whorehouse next to a naval base into bankruptcy.
And Trump's skills as a businessman are no help. Despite his pleas to the contrary, the Donald would send a whorehouse next to a naval base into bankruptcy.
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Trump's hotels are generally excellent. Deluxe accommodations, friendly staffers, quiet, and well run.
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Dave D: I do not doubt or question Trumps talent for selling himself, but isn't it the same as the Kardashians, self-love, which is quite loathsome to most people. I personally could not be in the same room as Trump, his ego would not leave enough space.
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Mention was made of a Trump hotel in Vancouver, Canada. It is my understanding that the hotel is not owned by Mr. Trump, but has leased the 'brand'. I suspect that is the case with most of the rest of the hotels mentioned here. I am not sure how much any Trump organisation has to do with the appointments (other than branded merchandise) in the hotel. People in Vancouver were not too pleased with this brand presence.
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/12/trump-tower-vancouver-holborn-statement/
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/12/trump-tower-vancouver-holborn-statement/
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The main feeling I had reading this: exhaustion.
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Yawn. Trump will never get a penny of my money for any hotel room, food, or other nonsense with his "brand" on it.
IMO, "Trump" = "Tacky" - and I don't waste my money on tacky stuff.
IMO, "Trump" = "Tacky" - and I don't waste my money on tacky stuff.
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Stayed at Trump hotel in Vegas. I'm a frequent Vegas visitor for conferences. Usually stay at one of the large conference hotels, but was booked at Trump. Room rate was on par with other hotels. It included microwave, little kitchen-type area, something you rarely ever see in rooms at the other hotels doled out to conference goers. The absence of a casino was a plus. Hotel's common areas felt calm, relaxed. They sold some packaged foods for use in rooms at prices that weren't all that different from my local Safeway. Appreciated it. Staff was professional and friendly. Nothing pretentious about it. I would stay there again. I was pleasantly surprised.
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Lord God help me, if I ever check into a Trump property without knowing, may I be able to flee without anyone finding out.
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I am curious if his campaign has had an effect on the occupancy rate. I know personally I won't step into anything with his name on it. A friend asked me to meet him at a restaurant located in one of his NY buildings and I made him change the location. I urge anyone who is disgusted by his outrageous behavior to do the same.
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Don't kid yourself.............people have short memories. This won't hurt Trump Hotels long term. By January, when he's NOT in office, it will be business as usual at the hotels. They are great hotels and prime real estate in each of the cities they are in so people will start coming back. I have stayed at several and I have to say they are amazingly run. They may be experiencing a decline in occupancy now, but that will change......mark my words.
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I've decided to boycott everything Trump, including any articles in this or any other paper with his name in the title. I went to the travel section for escape, and find an infomercial for his hotels. I didn't read the article. I've seen more than enough to know that this "campaign" is nothing more than a very dangerous and self serving con game being played Mr. Trump for his personal enrichment at the expense of our country. America, please wake up! You are being conned!
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I've been wondering about this from the beginning of his campaign; who is going to pay for the security at his Trump branded hotels and golf courses if he were to become President? All of these places would be obvious terrorist targets. Are Americans expected to pay for security for his private business? Who would stay at any hotel that you know would be the #1 terrorist target in any town you they are in?
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Trump cologne?! Why would I want to *smell* like Donald Trump? His politics are repulsive enough.
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Recently, I stayed in a hotel directly across the Chicago River from the enormous Trump Tower. I wondered if guests and residents in the tower thought of the possibility of being targeted by ISIS or lone wolf style attackers. After Mr. Trump's comments about ISIS and Islamic terrorists, his hotels, both domestic and international, might become targets. I just hope for the sake of his guests, that Mr. Trump employs security personnel who are as effective as his building designers.
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Many people believe that Trump doesn’t really want the presidency. But we can’t take a chance of letting him near the red telephone, or the nuclear codes.
Reading this, it occurs to me that we’re over thinking this. If he gets elected, we can just let him have the gift shop concessions, and some gold paint. I mean, George Bush really did seem happiest reading “My Pet Goat” to eight year olds.
Reading this, it occurs to me that we’re over thinking this. If he gets elected, we can just let him have the gift shop concessions, and some gold paint. I mean, George Bush really did seem happiest reading “My Pet Goat” to eight year olds.
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Sorry. But this author obviously has not spent her own money on luxury hotels. The Trump hotels offer the illusion of luxury - not its fact. The thread count on the sheets can be found at any Target. The wooden chairs are compressed paper with a thin wood veneer. The paintings, vases and other implements are cheap mass produced trinkets found in any online retail outlet. Only the uninitiated could find comfort in one of these properties after the first day. The NYT should find someone to write about these properties who actually understands the concept of spending one's own money for comfort and luxury. The Trump properties are Holiday Inns with marketing. No more. No less.
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I'm not going back to a Trump property until he invites me back, after saying that golf is really "only for those of proper means". I'm not giving money to his campaign since he is fully self financing, that is unless he makes the case to us the public why we should "chip in". I do plan to vote for him in the fall as he is the best (not perfect) candidate.
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I will never stay in a Trump hotel, golf at a Trump course, nor purchase one item from the Trump line of merchandise. I find them all to be distastefully Trumpish.
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I have stayed at several Trump hotels for business. I was loathe to choose them but they were the only available hotels approved by our corporate travel department in those instances. Objectively, if you were to take away the Trump names and Trump pictures festooning practically every surface, the hotels were quite nice with great service and reasonable pricing.
Given a choice, I choose not to patronize Trump establishments, and I doubt that will change if he gets elected President.
Given a choice, I choose not to patronize Trump establishments, and I doubt that will change if he gets elected President.
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I went into a Trump building once, and it appeared that he hired a designer and said: "I don't care what it looks like, as long as it looks like it cost a lot of money."
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What amuses me the most are the Trump trinkets sold in the Trump Hotel gift shops. What a 'huge' rip off. That Trump family really understands profit margins and the cache factor associated with luxury. It is all smoke and mirrors (like the presumptive' campaign) but some travelers love that type of faux gold plated lifestyle. Give me a room at a National Park lodge, any day of any month, thank you.
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So, do Trump hotels only have staff members who are either: (a) not Muslim and (b) not of Mexican descent?
Or less, snarky - does Trump business only buy American-made products?
Or less, snarky - does Trump business only buy American-made products?
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Love the Doral. Will never go again though. No way I'm giving Trump any business. We don't need haters in this country. He's a hater. On another note, the writer seems convinced that Trump owns these properties. I wonder how many he really owns.
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