[ArquitectoMontenegro]

I don't see why it has to be one or the other. To me it seems both could occur but the developers don't want to entertain the idea of collaborating.

The hotel seems like a recycled version of the convention center expansion, added a hotel, eliminated convention center space, and privatizes the whole thing. Instead of expanded convention center space and public rooftop gardens it would be a rooftop pool and gardens for the hotel and ballrooms probably.

One good thing the convention center does is afford an elevated viewing deck to appreciate the view of the bay. The hotel basically blocks the view of the bridge from the public.

If this is going to be a public vote for one or the other I'd vote for the convention center expansion. The public loses big if it just becomes another hotel. Privatization of prime public space while simultaneously degrading public amenities.