Perhaps I'm being too much of an optimist, but what this city needs is support and if that support can come via tourists staying in hotels, and spending lots of $$ on restaurants, taxis etc-- then count me in! Lets all just stop blamng political parties and get to work on assisting in the revival of this great American city. We all know that intially it will not be the same, and thus should not be expecting the upgrades and perks associated with various hotel status---but the ability to show our united support and unfailable (is that a word???) love for this wonderful city should be commended.