I've been to over a dozen 5-star hotels. Here are the 6 mistakes I see first-timers make.

The reporter in her room at the five-star Hotel Les Trois Rois.

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• Splurging on a five-star hotel stay is typically saved for special occasions.
• I've, fortunately, slept in plenty of luxury hotels where I've watched travelers make mistakes.
• Some people book stays that are too short, while others don't take advantage of the concierge.

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