Disappointing, but as the "advice " from the government changes almost hour to hour, it seems, I am not surprised.
Maybe it's a case of the hotel jumping in too soon and assuming that something was going to be allowed when it isn't or maybe it comes down to staffing, or the fact that some hotels are currently being used as living accomodation for the homeless - this use has been extended in some areas until the end of August at least.
The meeting half way is a good idea - at least in England , from tomorrow, you will be able to meet up and have a meal in a pub and go to a park, I believe.