[barker]

High-powered people don't want to stay in an ordinary hotel."

A little elitism showing here. They actually see themselves this way.

e·lit·ism or é·lit·ism ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-ltzm, -l-) n. 1. The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources.

2. The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class. Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class.

[A Citizen Reporter]

This is a particularly interesting story, in light of this one that ran last week......

Boston's North Shore Businesses Singing DNC Blues ($700k loss for Sheraton Ferncroft)