I thought it was succintly put by a poster that it's not the money, usually in Asia we pay $350+ and Europe it seems to be $700+, but for years now, I have enjoyed starting the day with the papers and a cuppa. Thailand does croissants, Indonesia has little biscuits, china sometimes the whole bakery. The incredible part, is when I stay at Sofitels or Shangr Las, I tell the managers this is what I am used to and like and they are eager to do the same. Now I don't know how long this has been the rule, but this week I have been in HKG and BKK and whilst there wasn't a breakfast menu order on the door, I was told to order through room service and it would be deducted.