If things go Starwood's way, then all of that expense in introducing keyless entry at Aloft and W properties will be recouped in higher occupancies and rates.
The W brand has a knack for taking more design risks than the average corporate hotel chain, as well as implementing designs that don't sacrifice usability for bling.
The W brand may have cooled a bit in the U.S. since its heyday in the late 1990s, but it's mix of hip with high-end is a strong draw in Asia's hot design capitals.