AdamEfimoff
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Aug 29, 2015
But see you're following this in a logical mindset. Fact is people are so far from logical. And I also really don't think that my point on New York is negated. It's a destination, same as the world. Different clientele sure, but people justify it in their heads in both cases, and pay it.
Survey says there's no reason why people should pay for a 400 dollar room at the grand. It's really nice, frankly nicer than the Sheraton Times Square which I stayed at on my aforementioned New York trip, but probably not with 400 dollars. People justify it with nostalgia, the monorail whatever and it's not a logical mindset when you think about it. You can get a house for less than that offsite and have way more space.
I guess my point is that the consumer is very rarely logical. Hell, look at what people pay for 50 yard line seats at Gillette stadium on a fall Sunday. It's ridiculous, but it's what people do for escapism.
I have stayed at 1500 dollar a night hotels a night to budget hotels. Perception is key for a brand. More then enough people think the four seasons is better than the Sheraton otherwise they would not have the demand they do. I perceive four seasons as being luxury and Sheraton to be 'lesser' upscale property. Not everyone should view it that way. and that is why there are so many different chains and hotel types. So there is something for everyone. I am so sick of rich people are stupid stories. I have two qualifications. My parents have medical degrees. But there is a lot of reasons why people pay 3000 for singita and people pay 100 dollars for camping. Different properties are for different people. I have stayed at Sheraton at Noosa. And I would say it was worse than the four seasons but also worse then the b&b in anahiem but I guess that makes me a snob!