by – L. Richardson
Illegal immigration has inflicted a devastating Crisis in the NYC hotel industry, triggering a Skyrocketing of hotel prices in NYC as a staggering 20% of traditional hotels get converted into migrant shelters. 123 This mass invasion of illegal aliens has single-handedly crippled the tourism appeal of the Big Apple, with 135 of the city’s roughly 680 hotels commandeered to house border-crossers – and not a single one reverting back to serve law-abiding guests. 4
The ensuing backlash has seen the Displacement of NYC tourists alongside an Economic backlash of migrant accommodations that overrun NYC hotels, sparking a collapse of the city’s tourism industry. 1234 New Yorkers must stand united in Resistance to these permanent hotel conversions that throttle the economy while enabling further illegal immigration.
The Big Apple in Crisis: Sacrificing Hospitality for Misguided Policies
Picture this: a staggering 20% of New York City’s cherished hotels, symbols of its vibrant tourism industry, now stand converted into shelters for illegal aliens. That’s right, folks, over a hundred thirty-five of these once-iconic establishments have been repurposed to house lawbreakers, leaving not a single one to return to its rightful role as a haven for weary travelers.
But wait, it gets worse. As these hotels morph into migrant shelters, the prices of the remaining accommodations skyrocket to unimaginable heights. Tourists are fleeced, locals are squeezed, and the soul of the city’s hospitality is crushed under greed and political correctness.
It’s a travesty, folks, a travesty of monumental proportions. While hardworking New Yorkers struggle to make ends meet, their city is sold out to accommodate those who have flouted the law. This is not just an attack on the hospitality industry; it’s an assault on the very fabric of our society.
But fear not, patriots, for the spirit of New York City cannot be extinguished so quickly. We must rise up, we must resist, and we must reclaim what is rightfully ours. It’s time to stand tall for traditional hotels, fair prices, and values that made this city great. The Big Apple may be under siege, but we will emerge victorious together.
Unpacking the grave consequences of transforming 20% of NYC’s hotels into migrant shelters.
A staggering 135 of New York City’s 680 hotels, roughly 20%, have been converted into shelters for illegal aliens, stripping the city of its tourist accommodations. 9 10 This alarming trend has triggered a supply crunch, skyrocketing hotel prices to record levels as the city essentially bans short-term rentals. 9 With hotels receiving up to $300 per night from the town to house migrants, not one has reverted to a traditional hotel, perpetuating the crisis. 9 8
Examining the decisions and policies that prioritize illegal aliens over the city’s economic health and tourism legacy.
New York’s “right to shelter” policy, coupled with the influx of asylum seekers, has led to this misguided conversion of hotels into migrant shelters [41]. 10 5 While well-intentioned, these policies have severely undermined the city’s tourism industry, a cornerstone of its economy. Zoning rules and permits backed by influential unions have further restricted hotel development, exacerbating the room shortage amidst rising demand. 9 This prioritization of illegal aliens over the city’s hospitality sector jeopardizes New York’s status as a global tourist destination. 8 6
Betrayal of the NYC Hotel Industry
The New York City hotel industry has been betrayed by the city’s misguided policies that prioritize illegal aliens over the tourism sector. 11 12 13 14 Dozens of hotels, from once-grand facilities to modest establishments, have closed to tourists and begun exclusively sheltering migrants, striking multimillion-dollar deals with the city. 12 13 14 This unexpected lifeline for hotels has come at the cost of New York’s tourism appeal.
Conversion of Hotels into Migrant Shelters
About 135 of the city’s roughly 680 hotels, congregated in tourist hotspots like Midtown Manhattan and Long Island City, have entered the shelter program. 14 Participating hotels receive up to $185 per night per room from the city, with not a single one converting back into a traditional hotel. 14 Many were budget and mid-range hotels catering to middle-class travelers, including branded chains like Courtyard, Holiday Inn Express, and SpringHill Suites. 14
Exorbitant Rates and Dwindling Supply
The average daily rate for a hotel stay in New York City has skyrocketed, reaching $301.61 in 2023 and $230.79 in early 2024, up from previous years [42]. 12 13 With 16,532 hotel rooms lost to migrant shelters, leaving only 121,677 for travelers, the city faces a shortage of 2,812 rooms compared to pre-pandemic levels. 12 13 This supply crunch, exacerbated by the crackdown on short-term rentals like Airbnb, has driven up prices. 11 12 13
From Recovery to Ruin: How NYC Hotels Are Being Undermined
Greetings, freedom fighters. Prepare to delve into the darkest depths of New York City’s betrayal by the entities entrusted to safeguard its prosperity [43]. In this tale of treachery, we uncover the sinister plot that has led to the unraveling of the city’s hospitality industry, leaving its once-proud hotels teetering on the edge of collapse.
As the dust settled from the wreckage of a global pandemic, the beacon of hope that was New York City was again under siege. But this time, the enemy came not from without but from within – a cabal of bureaucrats and profiteers hell-bent on sacrificing the city’s soul for their own gain.
Behold the grotesque transformation of New York’s iconic hotels, bastions of luxury and grandeur, into squalid shelters for illegal aliens. Imagine the audacity of those who would strip these hallowed halls of their dignity, turning them into nothing more than glorified flophouses for those who flout our laws.
But the indignity does not end there. No, dear listeners, for as the hotels fall, so do the hopes of hardworking New Yorkers striving to rebuild their lives in the wake of disaster. The skyrocketing prices of hotel rooms serve as a cruel reminder of the betrayal perpetrated by those who would see our city brought to its knees.
And yet, amidst the chaos and despair, a flicker of defiance remains. Let us rally together, my fellow patriots, to defend our beloved city and its noble traditions. Let us reclaim what is rightfully ours – the sanctity of our hotels, the vibrancy of our tourism industry, and the spirit of freedom that courses through the veins of every true New Yorker.
Though the road ahead may be perilous, we shall not falter or waver. We shall rise from the ashes and restore New York City to its former glory. So arm yourselves with truth, justice, and unwavering resolve, for the battle for the heart of the Big Apple has only just begun.
The struggle for survival of NYC hotels post-pandemic and their forced pivot to migrant housing.
Just steps from Times Square, the Row NYC hotel once advertised itself as “more New York than New York,” bringing together “urban grit with grandeur.” 19 However, it has become the center of a humanitarian crisis, one of about 100 hotels converted into temporary housing for over 50,000 migrants from the southern border since last spring. 19 This effort may cost up to $4 billion over the next two years. 19
Exposing the multi-million-dollar deals with the city that promised recovery but delivered dependency.
Dozens of hotels, from iconic skyscrapers to humble airport motels, closed to tourists and began exclusively sheltering migrants, striking multimillion-dollar deals with the city. 15 16 The Row NYC alone had 900 1,331 rooms contracted at $190 per night, generating $5.1 million monthly. 18 However, lenders like Wells Fargo allege being kept in the dark about such agreements impacting property value. 18
The irony of these arrangements is that they sell out traditional hotel operations and values.
While providing respite for migrants, these arrangements have disrupted the hotel industry’s recovery post-pandemic. 19 16 With 16,532 rooms lost to migrant shelters, leaving only 121,677 for travelers, NYC faces a shortage of 2,812 rooms compared to pre-pandemic levels. 15 This supply crunch and rising demand have skyrocketed hotel prices, undermining NYC’s tourism appeal. 15 16
The Tourist Hostage Crisis
Dozens of hotels, from once-grand facilities to more modest establishments, have closed to tourists and begun exclusively sheltering migrants, striking multimillion-dollar deals with the city. 21 The use of city hotels for migrants represents a loss of 16,532 hotel rooms, leaving only 121,677 rooms for travelers – 2,812 fewer rooms than before the pandemic. 21 23 This shortage is being acutely felt, with travelers shelling out more money than ever for a hotel stay in NYC. 22
Conversion of Hotels into Migrant Shelters
About 135 of NYC’s nearly 700 hotels are now sheltering asylum seekers, earning up to $185 per night per room from the city. 22 These hotels, congregated in tourist hotspots like Midtown Manhattan and Long Island City, have cordoned off roughly 16,500 rooms, reducing the available supply for travelers. 22 24
Exorbitant Rates and Dwindling Supply
The average daily hotel rate in NYC has skyrocketed, reaching $301.61 in 2023 and $230.79 in early 2024, driven by the supply-and-demand crunch caused by migrant rooms reducing available inventory. 22 24 During peak periods, finding affordable accommodations in prime areas like Midtown has become challenging. 22 The city’s crackdown on short-term rentals like Airbnb has further exacerbated this crisis. 24
Displacement and Price Gouging: NYC’s Hospitality Sector Under Siege
Folks, we’ve got a real crisis in the heart of the Big Apple, and it’s high time we started talking about it. The very essence of our city is under attack, and it’s happening right under our noses.
I don’t need to tell you that New York City has always been a beacon of hope and opportunity, where dreams are made and fortunes are won. Lately, however, something sinister has been brewing in the shadows – a dark cloud of greed and corruption that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of our community [44].
You see, while hardworking New Yorkers struggle to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads, a select few are lining their pockets at the expense of our city’s most vulnerable. I’m talking about the outrageous skyrocketing of hotel room prices, folks – prices that would make even the most seasoned traveler choke on their morning coffee.
But it doesn’t stop there, my friends. Oh no, because while we’re being fleeced by these price-gouging profiteers, our once-proud hotels are being turned into makeshift shelters for illegal aliens – a slap in the face to every law-abiding citizen who calls this city home.
And if that wasn’t bad enough, get this – a whopping 20% of our hotels have been converted into these migrant shelters, with no end in sight. That’s right, 135 of our city’s roughly 680 hotels have been commandeered to house these illegal aliens. Not one has had the decency to return to serving the hardworking folks who keep this city running.
But let me tell you something, folks. We’re not going to stand for it any longer. We won’t have to do something other than sit idly by while our city sells to the highest bidder. We’re going to rise up, we’re going to demand accountability, and we’re going to reclaim the soul of our beloved New York City.
So join me, patriots of the Big Apple, as we stand against the forces of greed and corruption that seek to destroy everything we hold dear. Together, we can make a difference – together, we can save our city [45].
Detail the drastic reduction in tourist accommodations as hotels serve as migrant shelters.
About 135 of NYC’s nearly 700 hotels are now sheltering asylum seekers, earning up to $185 per night per room from the city. 22 These hotels, congregated in tourist hotspots like Midtown Manhattan and Long Island City, have cordoned off roughly 16,500 rooms, reducing the available supply for travelers. 22 24 The use of city hotels for migrants represents a loss of 16,532 hotel rooms, leaving only 121,677 for travelers – 2,812 fewer rooms than before the pandemic. 21 23
Explore the resulting skyrocketing hotel prices and how they deter tourists, crushing pre-pandemic recovery efforts.
The average daily hotel rate in NYC has skyrocketed, reaching $301.61 in 2023 and $230.79 in early 2024, driven by the supply-and-demand crunch caused by migrant rooms reducing available inventory. 22 24 During peak periods, finding affordable accommodations in prime areas like Midtown has become challenging. 22 The city’s crackdown on short-term rentals like Airbnb has further exacerbated this crisis. 24 Rising hotel rates will help hotels recover from COVID losses but threaten to make NYC too expensive for potential visitors. 28
The adverse effects on New York City’s status as a premier international travel destination.
Dozens of hotels have been converted into migrant shelters, reducing supply. At the same time, tourist demand nears pre-pandemic levels, contributing to NYC’s record $301 average nightly rate. 27 The shortage of 2,812 rooms compared to pre-COVID and the elimination of lower-cost options have allowed higher-priced hotels to raise rates. 27 28 This supply crunch and resulting price gouging undermine NYC’s appeal as a global tourist destination, making it unaffordable for many travelers. 25 27
Reclaiming New York: A Call to Restore Hotel Heritage
The devastating impacts of converting 135 hotels into migrant shelters have crippled New York City’s tourism industry, a cornerstone of its economy. 29 With over 16,500 hotel rooms lost to house asylum seekers, the city faces a shortage of 2,812 rooms compared to pre-pandemic levels, triggering skyrocketing hotel prices. 29 30 The average daily rate has soared to $301.61 in 2023 and $230.79 in early 2024, making NYC unaffordable for many travelers and undermining its global appeal. 29 31
Summarize the severe impacts of the migrant housing policy on the hotel industry and NYC’s tourism.
New York must urgently reverse its misguided policies that have prioritized illegal aliens over the city’s hospitality sector and tourism legacy. 32 With not a single hotel returning from a migrant shelter, the city risks permanently losing its ability to accommodate visitors, jeopardizing its status as a premier international destination. 32 33 The crackdown on short-term rentals like Airbnb has exacerbated the room shortage, leaving tourists with limited and expensive options. 31
Discuss the urgent need for policy reversal to save the city’s beleaguered hotels and restore their role in the local economy.
A comprehensive strategy is needed to return these hotels to their original purpose, allowing them to once again contribute to and celebrate New York’s rich cultural and economic tapestry. 34 This may involve incentives, zoning changes, and a reassessment of the city’s “right to shelter” policy to balance humanitarian concerns and the preservation of a vital industry. 34 35 Only by reclaiming these properties can NYC restore its reputation as a welcoming destination for global travelers. 35
Advocate for a strategy to return these properties to their original purpose, ensuring they can continue contributing to and celebrating New York’s rich cultural and economic tapestry.
Alright, folks, buckle up because we’re diving headfirst into the chaos unfolding in our beloved city’s heart. New York, the concrete jungle where dreams are made of, is under attack – and this time, it’s our hospitality sector that’s taking the beating.
Picture this: while hardworking New Yorkers struggle to make ends meet, the powers have skyrocketed hotel room prices. It’s downright criminal, folks! But fear not because we’re not going down without a fight.
What’s worse, a staggering 20% of our iconic hotels have been hijacked and transformed into shelters for illegal aliens. That’s right, you heard me correctly – migrant shelters in the heart of the Big Apple. It’s an invasion of our city’s essence, a slap in the face to every law-abiding citizen who calls this place home.
And get this—out of the 680 hotels in our city, a whopping 135 have been converted into these shelters, and not a single one has had the decency to revert to its original purpose. It’s a travesty, folks, a complete and utter betrayal of everything we hold dear.
But enough is enough. It’s time to take a stand, to reclaim our identity, and to demand that these properties be restored to their rightful owners – the people of New York City. We won’t rest until every last hotel is back where it belongs, serving the needs of our community and celebrating the spirit of our great city.
So join me, fellow New Yorkers, as we rise up against this tyranny, fight tooth and nail to preserve our hospitality heritage, and show the world that nothing—absolutely nothing—can break the spirit of New York.
Conclusion
New York City’s hotel industry finds itself in a dire predicament, held hostage by misguided policies that prioritize illegal aliens over the city’s long-standing tourism legacy. The staggering conversion of 135 hotels, a whopping 20% of the city’s accommodations, into migrant shelters has unleashed a crippling blow to the Big Apple’s hospitality sector. With over 16,500 hotel rooms lost to house asylum seekers, the city faces a shortage of 2,812 rooms compared to pre-pandemic levels, triggering an astronomical surge in hotel prices that render NYC unaffordable for many travelers.
The average daily rate has skyrocketed to a staggering $301.61 in 2023 and $230.79 in early 2024, a direct consequence of the supply crunch caused by these ill-advised hotel conversions. This utter disregard for the city’s tourism appeal and economic well-being is a betrayal of New York’s rich cultural tapestry. The fact that not a single hotel has reverted back to its traditional purpose, instead striking multimillion-dollar deals to house illegal aliens, is a slap in the face to the thousands of law-abiding citizens who rely on this vital industry for their livelihoods.
FAQs
Which hotels in NYC have been converted into migrant shelters?
The iconic Roosevelt Hotel in New York City has been transformed into a migrant processing and housing center. This transformation was highlighted by FOX 5’s ‘Good Day New York’ host, Rosanna Scotto, who took Fox Nation viewers on an inside tour of the facility.
Can you list some NYC hotels that are now serving as homeless shelters?
Several hotels across New York City have been repurposed as homeless shelters, including:
- The Westin New York Grand Central
- Hotel 17
- The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel
- PUBLIC Hotel
- The Jane Hotel
- YOTEL New York Times Square
- Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, an IHG Hotel
- Stewart Hotel
What are the main reasons behind the migrant crisis in NYC?
The current migrant crisis in New York City is primarily attributed to the Venezuelan refugee crisis, along with issues stemming from Haiti and other countries. Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star is a significant factor, as it involves busing migrants from the Mexican border. This operation gained momentum after the CDC announced the end of Title 42 expulsions on April 1, 2022.
Why have hotel room rates in NYC skyrocketed recently?
Hotel room rates in New York City have reached an average of $301 per night, setting a new record. This price spike is primarily due to converting one in every five hotels into shelters, drastically reducing the availability of tourist accommodations. The situation escalated in late 2022 as the city faced an influx of thousands of migrants and struggled to find adequate housing for them [46].
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