Aloft In Second Life: Starwood Hotels Builds New Hotel Concept Virtually

This seems fairly amazing to me but then I am not a seond life addict nor have I even looked at it. I use the computer to connect with others on real life issues and to gain information but not as recreation like many others. Now a major hotel chain is investing (it must costs something and what about the ad campaign?) in building a chain of hotels in virtual reality. See the post, Aloft In Second Life: Starwood Hotels Builds New Hotel Concept Virtually, for details. I guess I am old fashoin enough to want to taste my food, feel the breeze, and smell the flowers, etc. etc. to check into a virtual hotel. Fortunaely that real life is quite rich so I see no need to go virtually but then I am certainly not critical of those who do. Everyone has their own interests and I am sure many people do not share mine which continue to evolve. Has anyone tried this?