I think that the forum should welcome all types of hotel deals and remain open to all those who want to stay in all kinds of lodging facilities. Some of the younger members here we should remember have to start somewhere!
Far too often FT becomes an elite driven forum for my tastes. I have stayed at elite hotels with status and flop-house Hostels and I would appreciate that FT deals not become a space reserved for only chain or status conscious properties.
Thank you again OP for posting this.