Originally Posted by
ttjoseph
By the way, charging for Internet is, to me, like charging for basic cable TV. Even at a five-star property where presumably the cost would be trivial relative to that of the room, I'd imagine most guests would be insulted by that sort of nickel-and-diming. Can't fathom why people aren't insulted by charges for Internet access, like it was some ridiculous extravagant thing.
Agree with you there. It seems to be the highest-priced hotels that charge for Internet, while in the low- to mid-range properties, it's usually free.
The five-stars are just reluctant to give up any revenue stream, just like the ridiculous prices for long-distance telephone calls. But I can't remember the last time I even used a hotel phone, since cellular came along.