Hotels in the US are shoeless

I'm in Salisbury, Maryland right now in the Hampton. Caltech (SFP (Student Faculty Programs,) specifically) sent me here because I talk real good about my research, and there's a conference called 'NCUR' happening here. I don't know what 'NCUR' stands for, nor exactly when I'm presenting, but I have to admit that I'm disappointed so far. There are no slippers in the hotel -- one major difference and something I really miss from Chinese hotels! The conference should really get its act together and make sure the nearby hotels give out slippers. To quote Vera, grrr.....