A unique five-star hotel in Guangdong province, southeastern China, is making waves with an extraordinary bed and breakfast service for stray cats while also letting guests with small pets check into the place, media reports said. The stray cats, in this heartwarming gesture, were reportedly seen sharing the lobby space in a video reportedly recorded by an unidentified woman.

This unnamed five-star hotel is doing more than just providing shelter to these homeless felines. They generously offer food and water to these cats in their lobby, creating a welcoming environment for both stray and guest pets.

<h2>Pets under 10kg are welcomed&nbsp;</h2>

Not stopping at stray cats, the hotel is also rolling out the red carpet to its human guests. Visitors with pets weighing less than 10kg can check in without a hassle. A video captured by an unidentified woman showed the hotel's mini cat shelter, complete with two bowls and a plush bed. It is right at the hotel's main entrance.

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Two of the cats have been nick-named&nbsp;Dahuang and Xiaohuang.&nbsp;The woman who filmed the video reportedly asked, “Aren’t you worried about disturbing other hotel guests?”&nbsp;

Upon this one staff member replied, “No, they will usually run when they see people coming." The staff member said Dahuang enjoys being around people.

When the woman asked what if the visitors complained about the presence of felines, the staff member responded, “Not at all. What is there to complain about? Haha."&nbsp;

As per reports, this service was started a couple of years ago and since then no complaints have been raised.&nbsp;“As long as guests don’t go near the animals, they will be fine,” the member of staff explained.

<h2>Animal lovers react online&nbsp;</h2>

This kind gesture by the hotel has since captured the attention of animal lovers online and received a lot of admiration. “Big love,” said one while another asked the name of the hotel saying, "Next time I will definitely choose this one."&nbsp;

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“It’s rare to see such pet-loving hotels. How wonderful!” a person wrote. “I agree. The hotel is so sweet,” another netizen said.

This isn't the first time someone in mainland China has embraced a pet-loving culture.

Earlier this year, a woman in eastern China gained widespread acclaim for her "canteen" for 17 stray cats, demonstrating the power of compassion for animals.

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In a similar vein, in July last year, a video went viral of a woman in southern China carrying her 13-year-old Samoyed dog up the stairs, showcasing the lengths people go to to care for their beloved pets.

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A unique five-star hotel in Guangdong province, southeastern China, is making waves with an extraordinary bed and breakfast service for stray cats while also letting guests with small pets check into the place, media reports said.

A unique five-star hotel in Guangdong province, southeastern China, is making waves with an extraordinary bed and breakfast service for stray cats while also letting guests with small pets check into the place, media reports said. The stray cats, in this heartwarming gesture, were reportedly seen sharing the lobby space in a video reportedly recorded by an unidentified woman. This unnamed five-star hotel is doing more than just providing shelter to these homeless felines. They generously offer food and water to these cats in their lobby, creating a welcoming environment for both stray and guest pets. Pets under 10kg are welcomed Not stopping at stray cats, the hotel is also rolling out the red carpet to its human guests. Visitors with pets weighing less than 10kg can check in without a hassle. A video captured by an unidentified woman showed the hotel's mini cat shelter, complete with two bowls and a plush bed. It is right at the hotel's main entrance. Also Read | Israel 'ground forces' conduct another night raid in Gaza, IDF releases aerial footage Two of the cats have been nick-named Dahuang and Xiaohuang. The woman who filmed the video reportedly asked, “Aren’t you worried about disturbing other hotel guests?” Upon this one staff member replied, “No, they will usually run when they see people coming." The staff member said Dahuang enjoys being around people. When the woman asked what if the visitors complained about the presence of felines, the staff member responded, “Not at all. What is there to complain about? Haha." As per reports, this service was started a couple of years ago and since then no complaints have been raised. “As long as guests don’t go near the animals, they will be fine,” the member of staff explained. Animal lovers react online This kind gesture by the hotel has since captured the attention of animal lovers online and received a lot of admiration. “Big love,” said one while another asked the name of the hotel saying, "Next time I will definitely choose this one." Also Read | Ex-boyfriend dumps pythons in ‘fit of anger’, residents scour streets in search of reptiles in Sydney “It’s rare to see such pet-loving hotels. How wonderful!” a person wrote. “I agree. The hotel is so sweet,” another netizen said. This isn't the first time someone in mainland China has embraced a pet-loving culture. Earlier this year, a woman in eastern China gained widespread acclaim for her "canteen" for 17 stray cats, demonstrating the power of compassion for animals. Watch | Lithuania mulls to reform controversial 'anti-gay' law × In a similar vein, in July last year, a video went viral of a woman in southern China carrying her 13-year-old Samoyed dog up the stairs, showcasing the lengths people go to to care for their beloved pets. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

This 5-star luxury hotel in China provides bed and breakfast service for homeless cats

A UK watchdog -- that goes by the name of Which? -- has exposed a web of paid-for reviewers providing fake reviews to dozens of British businesses listings on Google.

The consumer group set up a fake company and bought bogus five-star reviews as part of an investigation. Which? was then able to tie its sham "customers" to dozens of other highly-rated British firms, including a dentist and a stockbroker.

Google, on its part, says it has "significantly" invested in tech to tackle the issue.

Which? conducted its research by essentially setting up a "sting" operation to catch unscrupulous operators in the act. It created a fake business listing which it called "five-star reviews", and searched online for companies advertising paid-for Google reviews. It then spent $150 (£108) on their services.

The Google accounts, which were used to plant the fake reviews, had reviewed similar businesses all around the country. It also said that some fake reviews could have serious real-world consequences.&nbsp;

When it presented Google with the findings, the fake sting company was immediately deleted, Which? said.

Google said that its policies ban fake reviews, and that it monitors the system for fraud around the clock, "using a combination of people and technology".

The UK watchdog, in its report, has called on the competition and markets authority (CMA) to take strong action against sites that host reviews if they find that they are failing to prevent fake reviews from flooding their platforms.

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A UK watchdog -- that goes by the name of Which? -- has exposed a web of paid-for reviewers providing fake reviews to dozens of British businesses listings on Google.

A UK watchdog -- that goes by the name of Which? -- has exposed a web of paid-for reviewers providing fake reviews to dozens of British businesses listings on Google. The consumer group set up a fake company and bought bogus five-star reviews as part of an investigation. Which? was then able to tie its sham "customers" to dozens of other highly-rated British firms, including a dentist and a stockbroker. Google, on its part, says it has "significantly" invested in tech to tackle the issue. Which? conducted its research by essentially setting up a "sting" operation to catch unscrupulous operators in the act. It created a fake business listing which it called "five-star reviews", and searched online for companies advertising paid-for Google reviews. It then spent $150 (£108) on their services. The Google accounts, which were used to plant the fake reviews, had reviewed similar businesses all around the country. It also said that some fake reviews could have serious real-world consequences. When it presented Google with the findings, the fake sting company was immediately deleted, Which? said. Google said that its policies ban fake reviews, and that it monitors the system for fraud around the clock, "using a combination of people and technology". The UK watchdog, in its report, has called on the competition and markets authority (CMA) to take strong action against sites that host reviews if they find that they are failing to prevent fake reviews from flooding their platforms. (with inputs)

UK businesses caught buying fake five-star Google reviews from firms found in search results

Dozens of Italians have been queueing at tax offices to claim money promised by the anti-establishment Five Star Movement in the weekend election -- even though the party is not yet in power.

A key election pledge of the Five Star Movement (M5S) was to provide a universal basic income for the unemployed ranging from 700 euros ($860) to 3,000 euros.

The party scooped up 33 per cent of the national vote in Sunday&#39;s ballot, becoming the country&#39;s biggest single party, but it did not win as many votes a rightwing coalition, so both camps are in the process of finding allies to form a parliamentary majority.

However, the political stalemate has not stopped voters in southern Italy from already demanding that the M5S make good on its election pledge.

&quot;The Five Star Movement has won. Give us the forms to get the universal income,&quot; people told employees at a local tax office in the Giovinazzo, near the city of Bari, Italian media reported.

Since the start of the week, at least 50 people have shown up at another tax office in Bari itself to obtain information about the scheme, according to an official.

&quot;For all those who come to ask if the forms are already ready, we have prepared a... response saying that for now there are no measures in place for such a document,&quot; the unnamed official told a&nbsp;newspaper.

Meanwhile, a tax centre in the city of Palermo even put up a sign reading: &quot;We don&#39;t offer universal basic income.&quot;

The Five Star Movement&#39;s scheme -- which comes with certain conditions -- has proven particularly popular with young voters in a country where unemployment for those aged 25-34 runs at 17 per cent.

However, the plan has drawn stinging criticism from the other political parties, with opponents slamming it as a reward for laziness.&nbsp;

According to media estimates, the measure would cost the Italian state some 15 billion euros per year -- a heavy burden on the heavily indebted European Union member.

A key election pledge of the Five Star Movement (M5S) was to provide a universal basic income for the unemployed ranging from 700 euros ($860) to 3,000 euros

Dozens of Italians have been queueing at tax offices to claim money promised by the anti-establishment Five Star Movement in the weekend election -- even though the party is not yet in power. A key election pledge of the Five Star Movement (M5S) was to provide a universal basic income for the unemployed ranging from 700 euros ($860) to 3,000 euros. The party scooped up 33 per cent of the national vote in Sunday's ballot, becoming the country's biggest single party, but it did not win as many votes a rightwing coalition, so both camps are in the process of finding allies to form a parliamentary majority. However, the political stalemate has not stopped voters in southern Italy from already demanding that the M5S make good on its election pledge. "The Five Star Movement has won. Give us the forms to get the universal income," people told employees at a local tax office in the Giovinazzo, near the city of Bari, Italian media reported. Since the start of the week, at least 50 people have shown up at another tax office in Bari itself to obtain information about the scheme, according to an official. "For all those who come to ask if the forms are already ready, we have prepared a... response saying that for now there are no measures in place for such a document," the unnamed official told a newspaper. Meanwhile, a tax centre in the city of Palermo even put up a sign reading: "We don't offer universal basic income." The Five Star Movement's scheme -- which comes with certain conditions -- has proven particularly popular with young voters in a country where unemployment for those aged 25-34 runs at 17 per cent. However, the plan has drawn stinging criticism from the other political parties, with opponents slamming it as a reward for laziness. According to media estimates, the measure would cost the Italian state some 15 billion euros per year -- a heavy burden on the heavily indebted European Union member.

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This 5-star luxury hotel in China provides bed and breakfast service for homeless cats

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Italians queue for free cash promised by Five Star