Originally Posted by
cbn42
Many people here are mentioning lounge access. I personally have no concept of a hotel lounge. To me, an airline lounge is used so you can get away from the masses of people in the terminal and have a quiet place to work or relax, but why would you need that at a hotel where you already have your own private room? Other than perhaps free food, what is the attraction of a hotel lounge?
Company to watch the game, free drinks, a place to get away from your room
There are some people that can stay in the same room all day, and some who like the chance to get out and around.
I don't think anybody needs a lounge, but it's a nice place to kick back, read the paper, watch the news, etc.
It's sort of like asking why people need a living room in their house.