Hotel wi-fi rant......

Remo · 05-17-2011, 07:49 PM

So I checked my hotel in Orlando and they want 13 bucks a day for wi-fi, seriously 13 bucks...I am not spending 13 bucks a day to chat with you guys

I was just gonna take the Ipad and use it (not 3g) with their wi-fi but now I have to take a laptop with an aircard. Seems like I could stay at a Motel 6 and get free wi-fi, WTH?

Remo · 05-17-2011, 07:49 PM

P.S I don't have a smart phone, wife does but she'll have it with her.

Ogre · 05-17-2011, 07:52 PM

Thats how hotels work now. Lower the price of the room and nit-pick everything. Next you will see a Quarter Machine on the Bathroom.

MurphysLaw · 05-17-2011, 07:52 PM

Swap sim cards, let her carry your phone with her card in it, and you get the smart phone!

kydsid · 05-17-2011, 07:52 PM

I have found two ways around this that generally work.

1) Become a member of the hotel's reward program. Marriott and the like will give free wifi to rewards members.

2) Politely discuss the issue with the front desk manager. Exagerate if you must the amount of travel you do in various chains and explain their wifi policies. In general low tier hotels, Motel 6, but even Residence Inn offer free wifi, but the likes of a regular Marrito or Hilto do not. Most often the manager will offer to comp your access.

Good luck.

Remo · 05-17-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

I have found two ways around this that generally work.

1) Become a member of the hotel's reward program. Marriott and the like will give free wifi to rewards members.

2) Politely discuss the issue with the front desk manager. Exagerate if you must the amount of travel you do in various chains and explain their wifi policies. In general low tier hotels, Motel 6, but even Residence Inn offer free wifi, but the likes of a regular Marrito or Hilto do not. Most often the manager will offer to comp your access.

Good luck.

Good info, I'll try it. Still taking the laptop though just in case.

E.J. · 05-17-2011, 08:00 PM

Just find a cigar bar with wifi....problem solved....

kelmac07 · 05-17-2011, 08:02 PM

$ 13.00 day?? Good googly moogly!!!

loki · 05-17-2011, 08:06 PM

people still charge for wifi? hell even starbucks gives it away for free now

kelmac07 · 05-17-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by loki

people still charge for wifi? hell even starbucks gives it away for free now

And McDonalds!!

Remo · 05-17-2011, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.J.

Just find a cigar bar with wifi....problem solved....

Now ur thinkin E.J

loki · 05-17-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

And McDonalds!!

forgot about this

SeanGAR · 05-17-2011, 08:13 PM

Smartphone with Pdanet saves money time after time .. airports are the worst ... few places have free wifi.

markem · 05-17-2011, 08:17 PM

while not exhaustive, the free wifi locator website may have some useful information for you.

http://www.wififreespot.com/

The list of hotels can be used to leverage the one you are staying at ... possibly

http://www.wififreespot.com/hotels.html

I've never used openwifi, but they may have something useful as well.

http://www.openwifispots.com/

found a google map app as well: http://www.gwifi.net/

MurphysLaw · 05-17-2011, 08:29 PM

I'm pretty sure I was using the wifi at Corona cigars while waiting for Larry to show up last week. The selection there blew my mind

SNKBYT · 05-17-2011, 08:41 PM

try Corona's for a smoke & Wifi......bonus is you meet a few from CA there....ask for Alex (not this one), he'll take care of you

hotreds · 05-17-2011, 08:50 PM

I've found the expensive hotels charge for Wifi- the cheaper ones do not. What's wrong with THAT picture?

Remo · 05-17-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

I've found the expensive hotels charge for Wifi- the cheaper ones do not. What's wrong with THAT picture?

That's what i'm sayin!!!

hotreds · 05-17-2011, 08:56 PM

You are correct! It's ridiculous!

hammondc · 05-17-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

I've found the expensive hotels charge for Wifi- the cheaper ones do not. What's wrong with THAT picture?

YEP! I stay in the Hilton chain very regularly for work. The higher in the chain you go, the less you get. Craziness.

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Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Hotel wi-fi rant...... So I checked my hotel in Orlando and they want 13 bucks a day for wi-fi, seriously 13 bucks...I am not spending 13 bucks a day to chat with you guys I was just gonna take the Ipad and use it (not 3g) with their wi-fi but now I have to take a laptop with an aircard. Seems like I could stay at a Motel 6 and get free wi-fi, WTH? __________________

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Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Hotel wi-fi rant...... P.S I don't have a smart phone, wife does but she'll have it with her. __________________

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Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Hotel wi-fi rant...... Thats how hotels work now. Lower the price of the room and nit-pick everything. Next you will see a Quarter Machine on the Bathroom. __________________

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MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Hotel wi-fi rant...... Swap sim cards, let her carry your phone with her card in it, and you get the smart phone! __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,626 Trading: (47)	Re: Hotel wi-fi rant...... while not exhaustive, the free wifi locator website may have some useful information for you. http://www.wififreespot.com/ The list of hotels can be used to leverage the one you are staying at ... possibly http://www.wififreespot.com/hotels.html I've never used openwifi, but they may have something useful as well. http://www.openwifispots.com/ found a google map app as well: http://www.gwifi.net/ __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Hotel wi-fi rant...... I'm pretty sure I was using the wifi at Corona cigars while waiting for Larry to show up last week. The selection there blew my mind __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

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SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	Re: Hotel wi-fi rant...... try Corona's for a smoke & Wifi......bonus is you meet a few from CA there....ask for Alex (not this one), he'll take care of you __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

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hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Hotel wi-fi rant...... I've found the expensive hotels charge for Wifi- the cheaper ones do not. What's wrong with THAT picture? __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Hotel wi-fi rant...... You are correct! It's ridiculous! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.