Hey stormy, mine did not include a hotel. we were staying in San Diego and I went home 6 hrs after surgery. The whole expierence was so nice but I am waiting until they have their recovery wing befor LBL. Dr Q was the bomb and my scars a minimal compared to what I have seen done. My biggest concern was what if something happens when I get back to AZ and that is still a concern but so far everything is great!