I think the higher rates at this hotel is to 1) try to recoup all the losses they had while offering limited service and 2) charge a rate similar to the other hotels that have better service in the area. Also its Grand Central - unaware tourists will choose this hotel for its location without reading the finer print of surprises
Originally Posted by
strickerj
I wonder if rates are high despite lack of demand because hotels wouldn't have the staff to accommodate full capacity (i.e., there isn't really as much supply available as the number of rooms)?