Many hotel giants are phasing out trade in rooms . Robert Mandelbaum , the firm 's director of research information services , says properties in the United States have adapted their food and beverage offerings , installing food outlets that resemble `` grab and go '' mini-markets . Revenue from hotels in the United States fell 27 % in five years . Nearby convenience stores are now preferred by guests .
Many hotel giants are phasing out trade in rooms . Revenue from hotels in the United States fell 27 % in five years . Nearby convenience stores are now preferred by guests .