Granted a HP or HH stay CAN be painful, but not always, and often that pain is markedly soothed by the smaller pain to your wallet and other different very pleasant and enjoyable aspects of the stay.

No, certainly not breakfast . But perhaps skiing at a world class ski resort (HP Keystone, HP Park City) or excellent location (which is obviously different for everyone, for me HP/HH LAX and HP Ft Lee/GW Bridge fit).