For
It helps local communities and businesses.
Against
Large hotels offer safety, standards, and reliability.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“My husband and I stay in local (non-chain) hotels when we stay in the mountains of Colorado.”
“TONS of wonderful locations that are safe, clean, wonderful location, etc. Way cheaper than the chains.”
“I'm starting to see value in booking big chain hotels, even if there is no charm, you know you will get what you book.”
“chain hotels are best for that.”