@ patricksw -- no we didn't tell the hotel we were coming for the site.  Just used our credit card to book a room, just like any other guest would.  

@koffeepothead -- no we are not "card-carrying press".  a pr rep for the hotel called me on a Saturday and asked if the person staying in the room planned to take photos and publish them on HotelChatter.  Then emailed me on Monday canceling  our reservation.