The author uses irony in paragraph 8 most likely to show the discrepancy between the hotel's -

Question

condition and its supposed grandeur
® rates and its available amenities
© location and its convenience for travelers
@ size and its capacity for housing guests

Answer 1

The author uses irony in paragraph 8 most likely to show the discrepancy between the hotel's condition and its supposed grandeur. This use of irony highlights the contrast between what the hotel claims to offer in terms of luxury or quality and the actual experience or state of the hotel itself.