RAG Context: Section 3 post-stay review response rules for Paris Las Vegas — how the LLM responds publicly to reviews on Expedia, Booking.com, Google, and TripAdvisor. Covers positive review handling (4–5 stars, no unresolved complaint) and negative/mixed review handling (1–3 stars or any service-failure/complaint), tone guidance, example reply templates, and the escalation triggers that require a human (safety incident, discrimination, theft/fraud, severe brand-damaging failure, or systemic-trend complaints). Part of the master framework in paris-las-vegas-resort-casino-escalations.md.

Section 3 — Post-Stay Review Response Rules

The LLM responds publicly to post-stay reviews. Because responses are public, they represent the Paris Las Vegas brand to all future readers, not just the reviewer — tone management is essential.

Positive Review Response Guidelines

When to use: Reviews with 4–5 stars and no unresolved complaint.

LLM Response Approach

• Thank the guest by name when available.
• Reference a specific detail they mentioned to personalize the reply.
• Invite them to return and mention Caesars Rewards if appropriate.
• Keep tone warm, professional, and concise (2–4 sentences).

No escalation required for standard positive reviews. The LLM publishes the response directly.

Example Positive Reply Template

Thank you so much for the wonderful review, [guest-name]! We're thrilled you enjoyed [specific-detail] during your stay at Paris Las Vegas. We'd love to welcome you back for another stay on the Strip — and to earn Caesars Rewards while you're here. Merci, and see you next time!

Negative / Mixed Review Response Guidelines

When to use: Reviews with 1–3 stars or any review describing a service failure, complaint, or unresolved issue.

LLM Response Approach

• Open with a sincere, non-defensive acknowledgment of the guest's experience.
• Do not argue, make excuses, or challenge the guest's account publicly.
• Do not offer specific compensation or make binding promises in the public reply.
• Invite the guest to contact the hotel directly to resolve (include contact info or invite them to reach out privately).
• Keep tone calm, empathetic, and brand-appropriate.

Example Negative / Mixed Reply Template

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, [guest-name]. We're sorry to hear your stay didn't meet expectations, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We'd welcome the chance to make this right — please reach out to us directly at (702) 946-7000 so we can learn more and assist. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.

Escalation Triggers for Reviews

ESCALATE to a human if the review contains any of the following — escalate within 12 hours:

• Safety incident, injury, or medical emergency claim
• Allegation of discrimination (race, gender, disability, etc.)
• Accusation of theft, fraud, or criminal behavior
• Severe service failure likely to damage brand reputation
• Frequent similar complaints suggesting a systemic trend

Section 4 — Quick Reference: LLM Decision Rules

Use this table as a fast lookup for any incoming guest message. Find the request type, confirm whether the LLM handles it or escalates, and identify the specific trigger that activates the escalation.

Request / Scenario	LLM Response	Escalation Trigger
Early Check-In	Share $60 + tax fee, explain availability	Guest confirms they want to pay — then escalate
Late Check-Out	Share fee schedule, explain availability option	Guest confirms fee + desired time — then escalate
Connecting Rooms	Explain $20/room/night fee, request names & conf #s	Guest confirms fee + provides all names & conf #s — then escalate
Upgrade / Extend Stay	Ask for best contact phone number	Guest provides phone number — then escalate
Name Addition / Alt Check-In	Collect name, explain ID/card requirements	Primary name change, billing auth, identity mismatch
Stay Modification / Cancel	Explain 3rd-party policy, direct to booking channel	3rd party cannot process; complex booking changes
Invoice / Folio / Receipt	Explain who issues folio, set timeline expectations	Itemization, billing correction, refund request
Room Issue / Housekeeping	Apologize, gather details, direct to front desk first	Front desk unresponsive; safety impact; comp requested
Maintenance Request	Acknowledge, direct to front desk / Laurel text	Front desk unresponsive; repair still needed
Noise / Safety Complaint	Acknowledge, direct to Security / front desk	Security/front desk intervention needed; unresolved
Billing Dispute / Refund	Acknowledge, collect details	Any correction, dispute, or refund — always escalate
General Complaint / Comp	Empathize, document thoroughly	Compensation requested; multiple failures; emotional guest
Post-Stay Review — Negative	Acknowledge publicly with empathy template	Safety, discrimination, viral-risk — escalate within 12h
Post-Stay Review — Positive	Respond with standard thank-you template	No escalation required