Fortune Magazine got it wrong with this one.
Although St. George is certainly a 'nice-looking' hotel (as you can view on their website), and located in a superb part of old Rome (Via Giulia), I had my Macintosh computer charger switched over the course of 10 minutes. Literally, whoever switched my charger did it very quickly, during a time in which the maid happened to be 'straightening' my room. I left so she could do her work, returning 10 minutes later.
Here's the scoop: Apple chargers are universal. The actual plug mechanism is interchangeable. The thief popped off my plug (which had a European adapter on the end), switched the chargers, and then popped the plug back on the one they replaced mine with, as if nothing had happened. However, I noticed right away, as I intended to use my laptop (which was in the safe). I never thought to put my wires in the safe as well....
I immediately contacted the front desk (snobby and condescending), and demonstrated what had happened, in a polite manner. No one appeared to 'understand'. me. In fact, they denied anything had happened, brushing my concerns aside, and pointed out to me while laughing "LOOK...it's American Plug...it cannot be ours!" I showed them the serial number was different than mine, with no success. I asked to speak with the manager, Paolo Falchi; I was informed that he was not available. I left a message that he come speak to me as soon as possible. Palo Falchi never showed.
In addition, the hotel dine-in menu is plain and over-priced. Watch your bill, because they double-charged me for a 5E drink.
So folks: put your cords in the safe. Especially if you own a Mac...the parts are universal, which make them quite valuable to a thief.
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