The battle of the beds.

• Author: Peters, Charles
• Position: Hotel maids - Brief article

Speaking of servants, I'm reminded of a New York Times story about hotel maids that I've been meaning to tell you about Its author, Steven Greenhouse, describes how hotel maids have become victims of the "amenities arms race" that has been escalating among the nation's fancier hotels. According to Greenhouse, "several new studies" report that thousands are suffering from "arm, shoulder and lower back injuries." The main culprit seems to be what Greenhouse describes as the "battle of the beds," in which "superthick mattresses, plush duvets and decorative bed skirts have been...