{"id":53663,"date":"2025-06-10T06:12:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T06:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/?p=53663"},"modified":"2025-06-11T16:57:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T16:57:08","slug":"hotels-com-2025-hotel-price-index","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/hotels-com-2025-hotel-price-index\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotels.com 2025 Hotel Price Index\u2122 Reveals the Best Value Stays, 4-Star Sweet Spots, and Where Prices are Falling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>New report analyzes hotel pricing trends, finding international 5-star hotels are 27% cheaper than U.S. stays with luxe options under $200 in Hanoi, Pattaya and Auckland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Hotels.com released the 2025 Hotel Price Index\u2122 revealing that luxury is more accessible abroad, domestic nightly rates are falling, and 4-star properties consistently offer the best value. The Hotel Price Index analyzes global year-on-year average daily rates from bookings on Hotels.com in the most popular international and domestic destinations and delves into pricing trends and differences between star ratings. Here are the main takeaways; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Luxury Abroad = Big Savings:<\/strong>&nbsp;International 5-star hotels are, on average, 27% cheaper than their U.S. counterparts. Standout deals under $200 can be found in cities like Hanoi, Pattaya and Auckland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-Star Hotels Hit the Sweet Spot:&nbsp;<\/strong>U.S. travelers upgrading from 3- to 4-star hotels pay 38% more to up-star, while jumping from a 4- to 5-star property cost 118% more on average.<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Domestic Prices Dip, International Rise:<\/strong>&nbsp;U.S. hotel rates fell slightly (-2%) to $174\/night, while international rates rose (+4%) to $228\/night.<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VIP Access = Extra Perks:<\/strong>&nbsp;Hotels.com\u2019s VIP Access program offers member perks that can be worth hundreds of dollars, including spa credits, free upgrades, and resort discounts at top-rated properties worldwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"53885\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1568x882.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor price-conscious travelers in today\u2019s economy, the Hotel Price Index offers a rare, data-driven lens into where your money goes furthest. It\u2019s like a travel cheat sheet \u2014 revealing where to splurge, where to save, and where luxury quietly costs less,\u201d said Melanie Fish, Vice President of Global PR and Hotels.com\u2019s travel expert. \u201cCities like Bangkok, S\u00e3o Paulo and Mexico City stand out for offering top-rated stays across all star levels, proving that great travel doesn\u2019t have to come with a high price tag. And for those travelers looking to stretch their dollars even further, programs like Hotels.com\u2019s VIP Access can add unexpected value, from complimentary upgrades to spa credits, turning a good deal into a great experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/files\/nxpteyfv\/media-studio\/a823e1efe5c00b8ca0d6c3a09d5f374f0cbb7b78.pdf\">View the Report here <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price Insights: Where Hotel Costs Rose and Where They Didn\u2019t<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-1568x882.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-1568x882.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\">Some U.S. cities including San Francisco (-9%), Austin (-7%) and Atlanta (-6%) saw declines in hotel prices.<sup>3<\/sup>&nbsp;Meanwhile, high-demand destinations like Chicago (+7%) experienced an increase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\">Internationally, Toronto (-3%), Amsterdam (-3%) and Istanbul (-2%) saw small decreases in average daily rates, while average prices went up year-over-year in Kyoto (+13%), Tokyo (+12%) and Madrid (+12%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\">Travelers looking for more affordable trending destinations that are growing in popularity should try Bogot\u00e1, Colombia (ADR of $97 a night) and Benidorm, Spain (ADR of $127 a night), offering highly rated accommodations at a fraction of the price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Five-star Luxury for Less<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Price insights showed that Americans looking to stretch their dollars without sacrificing luxury should consider heading abroad, where average 5-star rates are cheaper than those in the U.S. Here\u2019s where to find 5-star stays under $200:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Hanoi, Vietnam:<\/strong>&nbsp;$156 a night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Pattaya, Thailand:<\/strong>&nbsp;$157 a night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Gothenburg, Sweden:<\/strong>&nbsp;$163 a night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Panama City, Panama:<\/strong>&nbsp;$186 a night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Auckland, New Zealand:<\/strong>&nbsp;$192 a night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, these are the cheapest 5-star stays in the U.S.:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Portland, Oregon:<\/strong>&nbsp;$287 a night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>San Antonio, Texas:&nbsp;<\/strong>$340 a night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Las Vegas, Nevada:<\/strong>&nbsp;$341 a night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Atlanta, Georgia:&nbsp;<\/strong>$361 a night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Miami, Florida:&nbsp;<\/strong>$386 a night<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the most popular cities for U.S. travelers booking 5-star stays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Las Vegas, Nevada:<\/strong>&nbsp;$341 a night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>New York, New York:&nbsp;<\/strong>$639 a night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>London, England:<\/strong>&nbsp;$511 a night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Dubai, UAE:&nbsp;<\/strong>$288 a night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Bangkok, Thailand:&nbsp;<\/strong>$186 a night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Star Ratings Revealed a 4-Star Suite Spot*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-1568x882.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on Hotels.com\u2019s analysis, 4-star hotels offer the best value for travelers looking to up-star their domestic stays, with the average daily rate just 38% higher than at 3-star properties. Meanwhile, 5-star hotels cost, on average, 118% more than 4-star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The best value for domestic 4-star stays include: Las Vegas, Atlanta, Portland, Orlando, Denver and Houston, all of which have rates under the 4-star average of $226 a night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Though 4-stars is the sweet spot, certain destinations like Bangkok and Bogot\u00e1 offer 5-star stays at near 3-star prices, redefining the meaning of affordable indulgence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to Score Perks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8-1.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8-1-1568x882.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting great value on a trip isn\u2019t just about price and star-rating; it\u2019s also about the experience. Hotels.com Members staying at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/lp\/b\/vipaccess\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VIP Access<\/a>&nbsp;properties \u2013 a curated collection of top-rated hotels on Hotels.com \u2013 enjoy exclusive perks, discounts and earn extra rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 2024, the perks hotels.com travelers received most from VIP Access properties included food and beverage credits, spa credits, free beverages and bottles of wine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VIP Access perks can total more than $250 in value \u2013 more than the average cost of a night at a 4-star hotel. Here are a few hotels that offer some seriously valuable perks to Hotels.com members:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho998129760\/equinox-hotel-new-york-new-york-united-states-of-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Equinox Hotel New York<\/a>: A complimentary Cryotherapy spa treatment for 2 guests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho206623\/one-only-palmilla-los-cabos-san-jose-del-cabo-mexico\/?chkin=2025-05-28&amp;chkout=2025-05-29&amp;x_pwa=1&amp;rfrr=HSR&amp;pwa_ts=1747238905038&amp;referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaG90ZWxzLmNvbS9Ib3RlbC1TZWFyY2g%3D&amp;rffrid=sem.hcom.US.156.003.localuniversal.02.desktop-1.kwrd%3DGGMETA.415858USen-20250528-N-ABW%3D14-camp%3D22314358300-aud%3D8477420402-N&amp;useRewards=false&amp;rm1=a2&amp;regionId=8650&amp;destination=San+Jos%C3%A9+del+Cabo%2C+Baja+California+Sur%2C+Mexico&amp;destType=MARKET&amp;selected=415858&amp;latLong=32.7874%2C-96.7989&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;top_dp=1874&amp;top_cur=USD&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_pDBBhBMEiwAmY02Nrnwc4LcxAiHLi22F0p-aGYQ-6aDUd--1pMb4uYBzfjtlshyXD6-DRoC4gIQAvD_BwE&amp;mctc=10&amp;userIntent=&amp;selectedRoomType=213000171&amp;selectedRatePlan=240341973&amp;expediaPropertyId=415858&amp;searchId=f9d50f86-2ad8-4e72-8fc4-36af2b2f64cd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One&amp;Only Palmilla, Los Cabos<\/a>: $175 in credits to the spa and golf course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho198679\/gili-lankanfushi-maldives-lankanfushi-island-maldives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gili Lankanfushi Maldives<\/a>: 20% off airport transportation, $100 resort credit and a complimentary bottle of wine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho556920\/the-retreat-collection-at-1-hotel-homes-south-beach-miami-beach-united-states-of-america\/?chkin=2025-05-28&amp;chkout=2025-05-29&amp;x_pwa=1&amp;rfrr=HSR&amp;pwa_ts=1747238976278&amp;referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaG90ZWxzLmNvbS9Ib3RlbC1TZWFyY2g%3D&amp;rffrid=sem.hcom.US.156.003.localuniversal.02.desktop-1.kwrd%3DGGMETA.12316590USen-20250528-N-ABW%3D14-camp%3D22314358300-aud%3D8477420402-N&amp;useRewards=false&amp;rm1=a2&amp;regionId=8833&amp;destination=Miami+Beach%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&amp;destType=MARKET&amp;neighborhoodId=6138745&amp;selected=12316590&amp;latLong=32.7874%2C-96.7989&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;top_dp=6109&amp;top_cur=USD&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_pDBBhBMEiwAmY02Nk3lHT4GrCZqoxtCa3m-c0sBlKM5j1x_f93UjSPEws2a4wRvwdNLYxoCtsYQAvD_BwE&amp;mctc=10&amp;userIntent=&amp;selectedRoomType=201320989&amp;selectedRatePlan=209626666&amp;expediaPropertyId=12316590&amp;searchId=98aef54d-ecea-497c-bc46-03f22356510c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Retreat Collection at 1 Hotel &amp; Homes South Beach<\/a>: $250 resort credit and free breakfast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho3294939296\/sandblu-santorini-greece\/?chkin=2025-05-28&amp;chkout=2025-05-29&amp;x_pwa=1&amp;rfrr=HSR&amp;pwa_ts=1747239022409&amp;referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaG90ZWxzLmNvbS9Ib3RlbC1TZWFyY2g%3D&amp;rffrid=sem.hcom.US.156.003.localuniversal.02.desktop-1.kwrd%3DGGMETA.102935603USen-20250528-N-ABW%3D14-camp%3D22314358300-aud%3D8477420402-N&amp;useRewards=false&amp;rm1=a2&amp;regionId=177970&amp;destination=Santorini%2C+South+Aegean%2C+Greece&amp;destType=MARKET&amp;selected=102935603&amp;latLong=32.7874%2C-96.7989&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;top_dp=431&amp;top_cur=USD&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_pDBBhBMEiwAmY02NmeRYQzzzBpli7LYQUOCgYuL3lknkNnncFojtsY34ZRPosi2nKO-dBoCA70QAvD_BwE&amp;mctc=10&amp;userIntent=&amp;selectedRoomType=324352628&amp;selectedRatePlan=394966453&amp;expediaPropertyId=102935603&amp;searchId=dca4e3fb-8eb5-45aa-83ef-25ad3c030fd0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sandblu Resort Santorini<\/a>: $100 food and beverage credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan a trip by perks:&nbsp;<\/strong>From a spa credit in Puerto Vallarta to a free beverage in Sydney, travelers can peruse this new map to see which perks they can expect in popular destinations worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/hotels.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels.com<\/a>\u00a0to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/see\/magazine\/hotel-price-index?brandcid=HCOM-US.COMMS.PR.HOTELPRICEINDEX.HOTEL\"> book top-rated VIP Access hotels<\/a> and other high-value stays uncovered by the Hotel Price Index.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notes to Editors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Star Ratings: There is no universal star rating system. Each country has its own, which means that travelers should be aware of a possible disparity of standards and facilities when booking rooms with the same star ratings in different countries. Generally speaking, the differences are in degree of luxury, comfort, amenities and service. In some countries, sustainability practices and guest feedback are also factored into star ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About the Index:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index\u2122 analyzes average daily rates from bookings on Hotels.com. The 2025 Index compares booking data from January 1 \u2013 December 31, 2024 to the same dates in 2023.<small><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small><sup>1<\/sup>&nbsp;Compares average daily rates of 3, 4, and 5-star hotels from 1\/01\/2024 -12\/31\/2024<br><sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;Compares year over year average daily rates from 1\/1\/2024 to 12\/31\/2024 compared to 1\/1\/ 2023 to 12\/31\/2023<br><sup>3<\/sup>&nbsp;Compares year over year average daily rates from 1\/1\/2024 to 12\/31\/2024 compared to 1\/1\/ 2023 to 12\/31\/2023<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hotel Index report analyzes hotel pricing trends, finding international 5-star hotels are 27% cheaper than U.S. stays with luxe options under $200 in Hanoi, Pattaya and Auckland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":54030,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[106,60],"tags":[],"companies":[44],"locations":[53],"class_list":["post-53663","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brand","category-featured","companies-hotels","locations-dallas","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - 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