Did anyone else read about and see the temporary Quarantine Singapore put up at the start of the pandemic? Thousands of beds at in the expo, then thousands in massive white tents both at expo and also at the cruise ship wharves. Plus all of the logistical equipment to go with it.
And...... it worked. No it was not 5 star.
More to the point in Aus as previously suggested is that this IS saving a large portion of hotels.
Anything can be done if it needs to be done.
However not when leaders cannot make decisions.