Quote by Steven Wright

I stayed in a really old hotel last night. They sent me a wake-up letter.

I stayed in a really old hotel last night. They sent me a wa

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the outdated practices of a hotel. Instead of using modern technology, such as phone calls or digital wake-up calls, the hotel sends a traditional letter to wake up its guests. The quote playfully suggests that the hotel's services and infrastructure may not be up to contemporary standards.

By Steven Wright

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