I am surprised when avid travelers still hope they get decent breakfast at a mid to lower end hotel. There are so many alternatives breakfast places out there. I stopped years ago, eating breakfast at the hotels.
On a VACATION I do the same, unless the breakfast is special or the hotel is far away from alternatives (like Bahia Beach). On a packed weekend getaway where time is of the essence, being able to fill up onsite is a big plus for me. We have a long Road Trip coming up and getting breakfast on our way to the door each morning and hitting the road is a must for us. Stopping somewhere for breakfast will only add time to long days of driving.