"Hotels are a kind of mythical social space that is very specific, " notes David Rockwell, designer of the W hotels in New York.

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They appeal to temporary or migrant workers, like the kind who work at hotels and casinos, and emphasize affordability and convenience, not luxury.

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Players' responses about what kind of vacation spots they prefer are shared with Wyndham Hotels, a Chrysler marketing partner.

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