Originally Posted by Jon Maiman

At least for me, you're missing the main point. The CL meets a business need for me, a quick reasonably decent breakfast and quick access to coffee/soft drinks while I am working in my hotel room. I could adjust to lack of soft drinks, though I really do like the coffee. The in-room coffee is not an acceptable substitute. Without these perks, there is really no reason to go full service over a limited service property like CY, SHS, FI, etc. The delta in the quality of the room furnishings doesn't justify the price differential.