The Westin Welcome, Part I

Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Beijing

After a tearful goodbye to Holly--who has become very near and dear to this traveler’s heart--I walked into the Westin, greeted by no fewer than three staff members with “Happy Birthday, Miss Baxter!”

???

Took me a moment to realize they have my passport on file, but the fact they take the time to make note of it, then be sure the lobby staff recognizes you from your photo, is three steps past impressive. Felt like I owned the place. Wow.

Wow.