They’re stanchions, not velvet ropes

At the front desk tonight around 9 p.m., I politely corrected three guests that the “velvet ropes” are stanchions — right between an ID check and a package handoff, smiled through it like a concierge should.

Current as of Sep 21, 2025.

Is there a bit of guard lingo you’re always explaining to guests, or am I alone on this tiny hill?

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