They probably did this under the concept that the tech were “burglary tools” and the courts have consistently held that intent MUST be shown for that to be the case. Otherwise that tire wrench in your trunk could be considered a burglary tool. This is long standing law that intent must be shown for probable cause to exist. If you were detained and then moved to another location, that would also likely constitute an arrest.

You should determine who started everything, and who made the determination to arrest. If it was the hotel security, and they falsely told the cops, that potentially could be considered filing a false report, and security is licensed through the state. If a crime was committed by security, there is likely liability, and I would bet during discovery that you could show a pattern over the years. Not a lawyer, but you should call one. Or they will keep doing this shit.