[southernnorthcarolina]

I have a big problem with the government (Federal, state, or local) telling a hotel chain it must ban smoking. But that's not what is happening here. Westin is a private enterprise, and has made a marketing decision based on its customer feedback.

They have my full support. I hope other chains follow suit.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

You missed the obvious part. Some people think that when smoking is gone, the need for tax dollars from it will magically disappear. Far from it. The gubmint is going to get their money from somewhere else, most likely on tax cash cows they already milk to death like gas and hotels among other things.