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HotelChatter's Annual Hotel Wi-Fi Report 2010

Posted by timothy on from the $5-access-works-fine-at-motel-6 dept.

Ant writes with this excerpt from an annual review of wireless access for hotel guests: "This year marks HotelChatter's sixth annual hotel Wi-Fi report. Over the years we've documented the progression of hotel Wi-Fi, from blatant disregard, to price-gouging for Wi-Fi access, and reliable Wi-Fi for loyalty program members, through guests taking matters into their own hands with wireless laptop/notebook cards and 3G access. A year ago, we thought guest demand for free, reliable, hotel Wi-Fi might just go away, thanks to 3G, but today, a growing number of hotel guests not only demand the hotel they book have proper wireless access, but most will consider not staying at a hotel that can't meet their basic access needs. That's right, Wi-Fi is a make or break amenity for many hotel guests that can sway booking decisions — and that isn't going away."

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  1. in 2010 WIFI is just like any other service by Teun · · Score: 2, Funny
    Or maybe I should say WIFI *should be* like any other service.

    I travel quite a bit and especially in the United Kingdom the hotels are trying to gouge you for internet access but I must say bitterly complaining to the manager and asking if he similarly charges separately for power, water and sanitation often results in a lower priced plan.

    UK hotels that typically try to charge 15 pounds/day but can be brought down to charge 15 pounds per stay.

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  2. Re:Hilton sucks. by dubbreak · · Score: 2, Funny

    But the pillows are so nice!

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  3. Re:Hilton sucks. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    I emailed them a complaint about it when I got home, and I didn't get any response whatsoever. Not even a "we're sorry."

    They tried to send you a response, but it timed out when they hit send.

  4. Re:free internet connectivity is a hotel filter by nacturation · · Score: 5, Funny

    I once stayed at the BirgerJarl in Stockholm and was checking my IP address and lo-behold, I was handed an IPv6 address! Next time I went through the lobby, I mentioned how impressed I was to a lady at the counter and she replied that if I liked, she could give me an IPv4 address instead and to just let her know ...

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  5. Re:Hotels are For Suckers by Hognoxious · · Score: 2, Funny

    Hotel inspector?

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