It sounds like it's the FAs causing the problem with hotel changes. Maybe push the union to disconnect the pilots and FA and drop the downtown trigger to 15 or 16 hours. If the FAs are so obsessed with in room fridges and short van rides, then they can stay at the howard johnson next to the airport. Although I can understand wanting a simpler hotel with a fridge/microwave in the room. It's more about location. A hampton inn downtown or near a lot of stuff is a fine compromise.