hmmmmm....multiple choice. Let's see if I can figure this out! You said you're staying at the Trop because:

"I am an Idiot" nooooo, you aren't an idiot...(we all do idiotic things from time to time. Doesn't mean we're idiots! )

"I am too lazy to walk across the parking lot" noooo...that can't be it. Staying at the San Remo you'd walk across to the Trop for the convention, Staying at the Trop you'd walk across to the San Remo for the gambling. Sounds like walking across the parking lot either way!

"I wanted to support the Club..." nooooooo... that can't be it either. If my mental math is right (which is "iffy"!) the difference is $176.97. The club probably doesn't benefit $176.97 worth from one room, so a direct donation to the club for $176.97 would support the club even better!

"...and it IS convenient to stay at the Host hotel" DING DING DING.... that's gotta be it!!

"***Unless you count the infamous Keno Incident last year" Do tell?? Since I won't be there to hear Mr. Mulkey's version, you'll have to tell me your version!