I almost always have difficulty getting decent internet service in hotel rooms that offer only wireless internet. I am wondering if this is a common problem, or if it is me. Let me pose the following questions:

1. Is this a common problem?

2. Are there any hotels (or chains) that offer better wireless than others?

3. Are there any websites that accurately list which hotels have wireless and which have ethernet (I have found that hotel websites themselves are seldom accurate on this point)?

4. Are there any "gizmos" that help pick up wireless internet in hotel rooms...range extenders, antennae, better wireless cards, etc.?

5. Can you get better wireless service depending on your location within the hotel (eg lower floors)?

6. Any other advice for solutions I haven't thought of?

Thanks!