8. Unique and one-of-a-kind, the hotel is special because, by definition, rare = precious (the 'Pearl' is aptly named); you get so much for so little (I define 'cool' as being able to make a nickel look like a quarter, and the Pearl makes you feel like an 'econnoisseur' staying here); you're made to feel welcome, but more importantly made to feel like you're at home, and that sense of welcome is inclusive ('come as you are') rather than exclusive ('are you the 'right' kind of people?').