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By Chris Shott 1/29/08 9:14pm

Hotelier Ian Schrager Prefers More 'Sophisticated' Name To His Own

So much for "Schrager Hotels."

Contrary to a recent report by the New York Post, godfather of hip hotels Ian Schrager is not pulling a Donald Trump by naming his new chain of trendy inns after himself.

The brand will instead be called "Edition," according to an announcement Tuesday by Mr. Schrager and Read More

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