Forgot to mention this earlier ...
there is free wireless access in the lobby
there is a charge if you log on in the rooms via ethernet - maybe $9.95? After I heard "free wireless in the lobby" I stopped paying attention to what the room login cost.
Though I loathe schlepping my laptop & powercord downstairs when I have lots to look up. Sometimes the lobby is just teeming with people (avoid the 2-4 pm check in madness).