Goobers. Pilots generally like location, food options, but tastes differ radically - a shockingly high number of guys just want CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP, Wendy's in the parking lot type stuff. Others want local places that are actually good/interesting.

Then you have FA's (and some pilots) who couldn't care less about food options as long as they have a fridge and preferably a microwave in their room.

We all stay in the same hotels so they wind up being the best fit for the most people of what the co. is able to source.

That said, there's nothing stopping you from booking your own hotel. Maybe some of you have gotten paired with the trust fund FO who books his own stays at Hyatts and Four Seasons every other night.