I rarely use the desk because of the TV position and/or AC unit blowing directly on the desk area.
I recently stayed at a Hampton w/the lap desk, it would be a welcome addition to the Marriott properties.
Electrical outlets can be a challenge; use USB on laptop to charge a few items such as, blackberry, ipod. There's always the outlets in the sink area too. Having outlets in the lamp near the bed is the best for me.
Solution to lack of Electrical Outlets: http://www.hammacherschlemmer.com/pu...&OVKEY=callpod