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Software Protection Against Software Piracy
What is Software Piracy? How much do you know about Software Piracy?
According to Business Software Alliance, Software Piracy is the unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted software. This can be done by copying, downloading, sharing, selling, or installing multiple copies onto personal or work computers.
Whether you are casually making a few copies for friends, loaning disks, distributing or downloading pirated software from the Internet, or buying a single software program and then installing it on multiple computers (including personal), you are committing copyright infringement—also known as software piracy.
How well is your software protected?
Software Proctection is a term that is well known in software developers where they strive themselve to have better and better protection each time to protect their software been pirated and for illegal usage. So, most of the software nowadays are protected somehow in a software based license protection or a hardware based licensed protection.
Software based and Hardware based Software Protection
Software based Software License Protection is the earliest protection method available and usually the protected application will require user to key in Serial No., License Key or Unlock Code to activate the software license. Most of the third party Software License Protection provider will provide a ready made encryption engine of which software developers can use this to encrypt their software applications as to add the protection layer onto their software applications. Usually, the protection will tie with some unique ID from the computer system such as Hard Disk ID or Network Card ID. Also due to this reason, usually if there is any hardware problem such as Hard Disk or Network Card spoilt, license re-activation will be needed. It will also means the Software Developers will need to keep track and verify the License Key reissue request from the end users, of which some end users might try to take advantage on it. As Software based Protection do not come with any additional devices, it will have to store all the licensing information into the computer system and mostly hide it inside registry.
Hardware based Software License Protection is now the most popular protection method where the end user will require to plug in the valid hardware device to the computer in order to run the application. Third party provider will sell the devices which is commonly called Dongles together with software SDK for software developers to do the integration. Usually for Hardware based Software License Protection, end user will not require to key in any Serial No., License Key nor Unlock Code, just plug in the Dongle and run the application, the protection will authenticate the license through Dongle. There are many different forms of Dongles available in the market and the most advanced Dongles are now built based on MCU Smart Card of which it is able to provide very maximum protection and thus make hacking almost impossible. As now, software developers are able to determine your software licenses with their Dongles thus make software distribution much easier and more secure.
Both Software and Hardware Based Protection have their own Pros and Cons. Different software developers might have different preferences on selecting either Software based or Hardware based Software License Protection into their software applications.
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About the Author
SecureMetric Technology is a digital security company focusing in software licensing protection, 2 factor authentication security, one time password security solution and enterprise digital security solution.
Ebay took my listing off unfair what can I do to dispute it?
I had 2 rosetta stone language PC CD’s on ebay everything was going fine. There are over 70 others on ebay. And I get a email mine was removed because :
The listing was removed because it violated eBay policy.
The rights owner, BSA (Business Software Alliance) (US), notified eBay that this listing violates intellectual property rights. When eBay receives a report of
this type of violation, we remove the listing to comply with the law.
Copyright infringement is unlawful and against eBay’s policies. Copyright is the protection provided by law to the authors of creative works, such as movies, music, software, photographs and books, both published and unpublished. Copyright owners posses
This was not a copyright or bootleg copy. I’m furious I paid full price for mine why did it get removed and yet everyone else has there’s?
How can I dispute this?
It may have to do with how you wrote the description. You may need to include that the disks are used or something like that. It is also possible that someone reported you and didn’t report the others.
Try to contact ebay and find out why they would take off yours and not the other listings.
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Jagged Alliance 2: Unfinished Business [Download] $9.99 The smoke is clearing and the bullets have stopped flying. Arulco is free at last, but your jobs not over. An all-powerful corporation is assaulting the tiny country, and once again, you’re needed! Enter a whole new chapter of the critically acclaimed Jagged Alliance 2 with all new weapons, new mercenaries, new terrains and the fantastic new Mission Builder! Gear-up you’ve got some Unfinished Busi… |
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Jagged Alliance 2 Gold Edition $9.96 Jagged Alliance 2 Gold Pack, featuring the wildly popular strategy title Jagged Alliance 2 and its mini-sequel, Unfinished Business, immerses you into an elaborate role-playing universe where you will interact with more than 150 characters, recruit your own band of soldiers and create your own custom mercenary to win back Arulco – not once, but twice! The perfect blend of strategy, role-playing an… |
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Jagged Alliance 2: Unfinished Business $5.70 This software is BRAND NEW. Packaging may differ slightly from the stock photo above. Please click on our logo above to see over 15,000 titles in stock…. |
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This Business of Concert Promotion and Touring: A Practical Guide to Creating, Selling, Organizing, and Staging Concerts $13.35 The only book that looks at the business of concert promotion. Concerts are part art, part party—and a big part business. This Business of Concert Promotion and Touring is the first to focus on that all-important business aspect, from creating a show, to selling a show, to organizing the show, to staging the show. Working with venues, personnel, booking, promoting, marketing, publicity, public r… |
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Risk Management Essentials (The Essential Series) $65.00 Learn the basic risk management principles, terms and concepts for the various risk management activities: identification, analysis, control, finance, and administration. Focus on the key areas of financial statements, loss data, claims management, information technology, and enterprise risk management. Included is a CD study guide with questions and answers for each chapter. CD study guide is inc… |
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Cloud Security: A Comprehensive Guide to Secure Cloud Computing $50.00 Well-known security experts decipher the most challenging aspect of cloud computing-securityCloud computing allows for both large and small organizations to have the opportunity to use Internet-based services so that they can reduce start-up costs, lower capital expenditures, use services on a pay-as-you-use basis, access applications only as needed, and quickly reduce or increase capacities. Howe… |
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The Godfather II $0.99 Act like a mobster think like a Don!Product InformationInspired by the events of the classic film of the same name in The Godfather IIplayers take on the role of Dominic Corleone a little-known member of theCorleone crime family tasked with rebuilding the once dominant but nowfaltering mafia empire. Set in an open-world gameplay universe full of dangersand opportunities players must maintain and d… |
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Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance (Jewel Case) $9.95 Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance casts you as the youngest son of the Azzameen family, a merchant dynasty operating in a galaxy far, far away. The game is set in the turbulent time period between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Caught amid increasing tensions between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance, with business rivals watching for any sign of weakness, the Azzameens are on t… |
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Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance $67.76 Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance casts you as the youngest son of the Azzameen family, a merchant dynasty operating in a galaxy far, far away. The game is set in the turbulent time period between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Caught amid increasing tensions between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance, with business rivals watching for any sign of weakness, the Azzameens are on t… |
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The Business of Software $22.5 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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Alliance Capitalism and Global Business $211.87 No Synopsis Available |
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Super 8 Alliance $65.88 Located in Alliance, Super 8 Alliance is in the suburbs. Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool. High speed Internet access is available in public areas and the hotel has an Internet point. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning. Business services and tour/ticket assistance are available. Guestrooms. Air conditioned guestrooms at Super 8 Alliance feature coffee/tea makers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Televisions have cable channels. Notifications:There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. Notifications:There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. |
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Holiday Inn Express Alliance $130.99 Located in Alliance, Holiday Inn Express Alliance is in a rural Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool and a spa tub. This hotel has a business center and offers business services. High speed Internet access is available in public areas. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast. Guests can enjoy a complimentary manager reception on select days. The property has a roundtrip airport shuttle, which is complimentary. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. 60 air conditioned guestrooms at Holiday Inn Express Alliance feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Accommodations include refrigerators and microwaves. Wireless Internet access is available. In addition to desks, guestrooms offer free local calls (restrictions may apply). Televisions have cable channels. Also included are windows that open and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request wake up calls. Guestrooms are all non smoking. |
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Alliance Hotel Verona $125.7 Alliance Hotel Verona is located in Verona’s Borgo Venezia neighborhood, close to University of Verona, St. Peter’s Castle, and Verona Archeological Museum. Nearby points of interest also include Roman Theater and Scaligeri Tombs. Hotel Features. Alliance Hotel Verona’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. This 4 star property has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room, audio visual equipment, and business services. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This Verona property has event space consisting of a conference center and banquet facilities. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 112 air conditioned guestrooms at Alliance Hotel Verona feature minibars and safes. Bathrooms feature bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct dial phones. Televisions have satellite channels and pay movies. Housekeeping is available daily. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Fee for wireless Internet in business center: EUR 5 (for 30 minutes, rates may vary)Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: EUR 5 (rates may vary)Fee for in room wireless Internet: EUR 5 (for 30 minutes, rates may vary) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Fee for wireless Internet in business center: EUR 5 (for 30 minutes, rates may vary)Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: EUR 5 (rates may vary)Fee for in room wireless Internet: EUR 5 (for 30 minutes, rates may vary) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. |
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Alliance Hotel Tours Centre $168.87 Alliance Hotel Tours Centre is located in central Tours, close to Vinci International Convention Centre, Tours Cathedral, and Parc des Expositions de Tours. Nearby points of interest also include Musee des Beaux Arts and St. Julien Church. Hotel Features. Alliance Hotel Tours Centre features a restaurant. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves buffet breakfasts each morning (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness facility. This 4 star property has a business center. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 105 air conditioned guestrooms at Alliance Hotel Tours Centre feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Furnishings include desks and sofa beds. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to safes, guestrooms offer direct dial phones with voice mail. Televisions have satellite channels and pay movies. Rooms also include windows that open and hair dryers. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Self parking fee: EUR 10 per dayBuffet breakfast fee: EUR 18 per person (approximate amount) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Self parking fee: EUR 10 per dayBuffet breakfast fee: EUR 18 per person (approximate amount) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. |
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Alliance Hotel Brussels Expo $86.28 Alliance Hotel Brussels Expo is located in Brussels’s Brussels West neighborhood, close to King Baudouin Stadium, Mini Europe, and Atomium. Nearby points of interest also include Brussels Expo and Heysel Park. Hotel Features. Alliance Hotel Brussels Expo’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. The hotel serves a complimentary hot and cold buffet breakfast each morning in the restaurant. This 3 star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, a meeting/conference room, and audio visual equipment. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first come, first served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 79 guestrooms at Alliance Hotel Brussels Expo feature safes and windows that open. Wireless Internet access is available. In addition to desks, guestrooms offer phones. Televisions have pay movies. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request irons/ironing boards. Notifications:There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast, if one is offered. Notifications:There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast, if one is offered. |
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Business Plan Pro Software $21.73 No Synopsis Available |
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Business Applications Software $1.89 This book is in Good Used condition |
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Deploying Distributed Business Software $10.98 This book is in Used condition |
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Software Methods for Business Reengineering $19.98 This book is in Good Used condition |
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Eric Sink on the Business of Software $32.54 This book is in Used condition |
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Business Patterns for Software Development $47.43 No Synopsis Available |
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The Law and Business of Computer Software $139.43 No Synopsis Available |
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Business Objects : Software Solutions $146.25 No Synopsis Available |
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Alliance Hotel Lyon Villeurbanne $143.18 Alliance Hotel Lyon Villeurbanne is located in central Villeurbanne, close to Claude Bernard University, Musee d’Art Contemporain, and Hotel De Ville. Nearby points of interest also include Place des Terreaux and Musee Lumiere. Hotel Features. Alliance Hotel Lyon Villeurbanne features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. This 3 star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms and secretarial services. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas and the hotel has an Internet point. This Villeurbanne property has 45 square meters of event space consisting of banquet facilities. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Guestrooms. 79 air conditioned guestrooms at Alliance Hotel Lyon Villeurbanne feature complimentary newspapers and windows that open. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. LCD televisions have satellite channels. Also included are hair dryers and trouser presses. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request wake up calls. Notifications and Fees:Some properties have extra fees for amenities or services that may apply even if you do not use them. Government fees or taxes also may be charged to you when you check in or check out. This property told us they will charge you for the following: A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Notifications and Fees:Some properties have extra fees for amenities or services that may apply even if you do not use them. Government fees or taxes also may be charged to you when you check in or check out. This property told us they will charge you for the following: A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. |
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Activision Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 $31.99 83459 HDTV 720p Xbox LIVE Players: 1-4 Players Co-op: 1-4 The greatest Super Hero action/RPG of all time is back with the world’s largest army of heroes and villains in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2. Incorporating elements of the acclaimed Marvel Civil War storyline, the game allows players to choose their side and team up with revered heroes and villains, including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk, Iron Man, Deadpool, Venom, Green Goblin and Captain America. Players can combine characters’ powers and unleash astonishing new attacks. Activision Activision Blizzard, Inc Game Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 RP (Rating Pending) Role Playing Game Software Xbox 360 www.activision.com |
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Alliance Hotel Bologna Airport $125.01 Located in Bologna, Alliance Hotel Bologna Airport is connected to the airport and close to Ducati Museum and Unipol Arena. Other points of interest are BolognaFiere and Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Hotel Features. Alliance Hotel Bologna Airport’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. This 4 star property has a 24 hour business center and offers a meeting/conference room, secretarial services, and technology support staff. Complimentary high speed (wired) Internet access is available in public areas and the hotel has an Internet point. This Bologna property has 360 square meters of event space consisting of a conference center, banquet facilities, and exhibit space. Complimentary guest parking is limited, and available on a first come, first served basis. Nearby parking is also available. Other property amenities at this Beaux Arts property include multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 143 air conditioned guestrooms at Alliance Hotel Bologna Airport feature minibars and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer city or garden views. Bathrooms feature showers with handheld showerheads and rainfall showerheads. They also offer bidets, makeup/shaving mirrors, and complimentary toiletries. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks, guestrooms offer direct dial phones. 26 inch LCD televisions have free movie channels. Rooms also include windows that open and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests may request irons/ironing boards and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available daily. Notifications and Fees:There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel. In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may not be available during certain times of the year. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: EUR 7,50 per nightAirport shuttle fee: EUR 4 per person (one way)Pet fee: EUR 10 per apartment, per nightFee for wireless Internet in business center: EUR 3.00 (rates may vary)Fee for high speed Internet (wired) in limited public areas: EUR 0.00 (rates may vary)Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: EUR 3.00 (rates may vary)Fee for in room wireless Internet: EUR 3.00 (rates may vary) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Notifications and Fees:There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel. In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may not be available during certain times of the year. The following fees a |
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GreenTree Alliance Beijing Panjiayuan Hotel $43.4 GreenTree Alliance Beijing Panjiayuan Hotel is located in Beijing’s South Chaoyang neighborhood, close to Beijing Yansha Outlets, Panjiayuan Antique Market, and Happy Valley Amusement Park. Nearby points of interest also include Yintai Centre and China World Trade Center. Hotel Features. GreenTree Alliance Beijing Panjiayuan Hotel features a restaurant. This hotel has a business center and offers small meeting rooms and business services. Complimentary high speed (wired) Internet access is available in public areas. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and express check in. The property has designated areas for smoking. Guestrooms. Air conditioned guestrooms at GreenTree Alliance Beijing Panjiayuan Hotel feature complimentary bottled water and windows that open. Rooms are all accessible via exterior corridors. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with handheld showerheads. They also offer slippers and complimentary toiletries. Wired high speed Internet access is complimentary. In addition to desks, guestrooms offer phones. Also included are blackout drapes/curtains and electronic check out. Guests may request irons/ironing boards and hair dryers. |
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Union Alliance Atravis Executive Hotel $109.78 Union Alliance Atravis Executive Hotel is located in Xi’an, close to Drum Tower, Bell Tower, and Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. Nearby points of interest also include Great Mosque of Xi’an and Xi’an City Walls. Hotel Features. Union Alliance Atravis Executive Hotel features a restaurant. Room service is available during limited hours. This 4 star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms and limo/town car service. Complimentary high speed (wired) Internet access is available in public areas. This Xi’an property has event space consisting of banquet facilities and conference/meeting rooms. Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 125 air conditioned guestrooms at Union Alliance Atravis Executive Hotel feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Wireless Internet access is available. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct dial phones. Televisions have cable channels. Rooms also include safes and hair dryers. Guests may request irons/ironing boards and hair dryers. Guestrooms are all non smoking. |
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GreenTree Alliance Suzhou Liuyuan Hotel $64.54 Located in central Suzhou, GreenTree Alliance Suzhou Liuyuan Hotel is near the airport and close to Hanshan Temple, Lingering Garden, and Tiger Hill. Nearby points of interest also include Beisi Pagoda and Xuanmiao Temple. Hotel Features. GreenTree Alliance Suzhou Liuyuan Hotel features a restaurant. This hotel offers small meeting rooms and business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The property offers an area shuttle (surcharge). Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. Air conditioned guestrooms at GreenTree Alliance Suzhou Liuyuan Hotel feature MP3 docking stations and complimentary bottled water. All accommodations have balconies. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with handheld showerheads. They also offer slippers and complimentary toiletries. Wired high speed Internet access is complimentary. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer phones. Also included are windows that open and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests may request irons/ironing boards and hair dryers. Housekeeping is available daily. Guestrooms are all non smoking. |
