Some Questions for Ms. Link

I was just wondering, in "Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose" is the main character in this place to earn forgiveness from all those he's wronged in his life? Is that his After-Life task?

Also, had he been staying at a similar hotel right before he died, and is that why he is in this specific place? What is the significance of the hotel?

I've really enjoyed Stranger Things Happen!