But local hoteliers say the proposal is riddled with problems, would unfairly impact hotels more than other businesses and might violate state law by applying flat fees to hotels instead of per-worker charges.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2026
The western part of the neighborhood beyond the train station is primarily residential, but the area around the basilica is home to some upscale hotels, restaurants, and bars.
This provoked what became known as the Aston Riot, with nearby public houses wrecked and violent brawls ensuing.
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Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2026
The Lone Goat This English pub, which draws inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, is on the ground floor of the historic Metropolitan Building in downtown Detroit.
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