Perhaps they should turn it around: offer the applicant the choice, without stating a preference. If he chooses the hotel, it counts against him, because startu

Perhaps they should turn it around: offer the applicant the choice, without stating a preference. If he chooses the hotel, it counts against him, because startups need to be frugal. The applicant should realize that they're not just interviewing him, but perhaps a dozen others and the difference adds up. On the other hand, when he's hired, he should expect to be made comfortable: don't skimp on chairs, displays, airconditioning, etc. Whether that's the case should become clear during the interview: it's also about "do I want to work here?"