Alas, the constant invasion of personal space was an aspect I couldn't comprehend!
A notable difference was the reduction of mall décor elements. The pillars retained their polished, unaltered appearance, casting garlands and bulb lights aside. In place of a lofty tree in the central court was a ceiling-height cascade of string lights and bulb ornaments.
The consistency was a bit sticky, like gelato, whereas as its creaminess (or lack thereof) was comparable to sorbet.
Descending onto the second-level basement floor, the carpet was noticed to have been swapped from "Bonjour" to "Bonsoir" - a small but thoughtful addition to the customer experience.
The corridor led the way to private workout rooms with various cardio machines. Two of these rooms included sinks and mirrors for freshening up.
A stable, hotel-wide Wi-Fi network also assisted me in quickly locating free weight-based routines without delay.