Service is not about stars

3 AM • December 6, 2025

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Night view of a brightly lit casino hotel resort complex with twin towers and city lights

Renovate, Reposition or Reset?

By Paolo Campillo • August 6, 2026
Before spending more capital, work out what's actually wrong. 3AM's Paolo Campillo on when a hotel needs to renovate, reposition or reset — and when it needs both.
Grand lobby with glass dome, marble floor, potted trees, and a few people seated in the center.

Every Dollar You Spend Has A Job

By Paolo Campillo • August 6, 2026
Five stars don't guarantee returns, and marble floors don't guarantee value. 3AM's Paolo Campillo on why every dollar spent needs to earn its keep.
Long, empty prison corridor with cell doors and overhead lights, receding into the distance

The Sea of Sameness

By Paolo Campillo • July 24, 2026
In the age of the algorithm, every hotel risks looking like every other. 3AM's Paolo Campillo on why the greatest luxury is what you can't copy and paste.