Originally Posted by
ksandness
... It's odd, isn't it, that the low-budget business hotels that look like college dorm rooms almost always have free wi-fi and the Hilton-level places almost always charge for it.
One of the reasons I always stay in somewhat lower grade - although not dumps - accommodations in Japan. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast, along with a clean, reasonably nice room/bed and close access to subway/train stations are all I require from a hotel anyway.