The new efforts go far beyond coloring books at check-in and teddy bears at turndown.

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The R-Club accommodations feature complimentary Wi-Fi, nightly turndown service, plush bathrobes and an exclusive concierge.

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Meanwhile, our room-service dinner, turndown service and morning wake-up calls all came without a hitch.

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Correspondents said budget plans and finances would come under extra scrutiny because of the global economic turndown.

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The typical baseball turndown begins in the early 30s, even for the greats.

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The Stooges, abandoned at birth at a Catholic orphanage, must now save the place from being closed in an economic turndown.

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The result is a super competitive market where added extras like sports cars and ski equipment are as common as evening turndown treats in hotels.

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For one thing, the turndown suggests declining governmental capacity.

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Every night brings a unique and different fancy turndown amenity, from boxed truffles made in-house to the chocolate covered Oreos that have climbed the pantheon and are now my single personal favorite turndown treat of all time.

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If you want to make a stay of it, the hotel is offering a family package that includes the tea, plus activities for kids and a special turndown service complete with bunny chocolates, cookies and vanilla milk.

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In-room dog amenities and turndown biscuits?

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