Originally Posted by
mnredfox
I think it's pretty amazing that hotels would rather get as low as $20-30 for rooms rather than have them go empty.
Tells you avout the cost structure.
Absolutely. The room is going to be there no matter whether full or empty, the staff are already employed and paid for. The additional costs of cleaning and servicing a used room are pretty small. Better to turn a small profit on the room, and maybe get extra in the bar and restaurant.