Can't believe it's been so long since we've had one of these threads, lol.

2009: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...vironment.html
2007: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...ng-towels.html
2005: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...ing-costs.html

I can't remember which, but one hotel had a sign basically stating that it helped save costs and was also beneficial for the environment. Something about passing those savings on to their guests. I don't know that that's any more honest, but at least it acknowledges the cost aspect.

Do you also wear shoes indoors? That's one thing I never understood. Because we do not (maybe it's an Asian thing), our floors are pretty clean and I have no qualms about using a towel that has fallen off the towel bar.