A guest discussed with the front desk clerk his concern over an expensive ring he brought to the hotel. The desk clerk recommended that he put the ring in the safe and advised the guest that, by doing so, the hotel would be liable for the full value of the ring if it disappeared. The guest did as recommended. The ring was stolen from the safe. What, if any, is the liability of the hotel?
A) The hotel is liable for the full loss.
B) The hotel's liability is limited by the amount set by statute for property in a safe.
C) The hotel's liability is limited by the amount set by statute for property in a checkroom.
D) The hotel has no liability for the loss.

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The front desk clerk specifically advised the guest that the hotel would be liable for the full value of the ring if it disappeared from the safe. Therefore, the hotel is responsible for the loss and would be liable for the full amount of the value of the stolen ring.

A Guest Discussed with the Front Desk Clerk His Concern