It's a good idea, especially to show the extremes some properties are resorting to like a recent CY I stayed at.

Like most hotels, this CY had closed one side of the property (standard 2 building, 3 floors on each side configuration) and the third floor on the other due to low occupancy, 20% according to the front desk.

The genius manager decided it would be a great idea to shut off the heat in the side that was completely closed (both central systems and in-room systems) to save on energy. Sadly, he apparently forgot that water pipes are prone to burst when exposed to below freezing temperatures, and with a low of 2 below zero that night, said pipes burst in 2 areas causing water damage to much of that side of the building. So now that side is closed off due to the water damage.

I understand that the economy is hurting the hotels, but cutback like the above are overkill in my opinion. While trying to save a few dollars, they are making decisions that are actually turning guests away and in occasional situations, causing harm to the properties themselves.

And on the rate issue, I have not noticed any drops in rates in the areas I stay (mainly midwest).