Hotels
How a hotel sets fees for lodging and amenities is a mystery to me. Last weekend, I stayed in a very nice hotel. It only cost $50 bucks but included – indoor heated pool and whirlpool, a reception with free drinks and snacks in the evening, a constantly on popcorn popper, a pop dispenser available 24/7, free in room wireless internet, free (real) hot breakfast in the morning, and a really nice room. I have stayed in the same city, paid $20-30 more for a room, received almost no amenities, and had to pay an extra $10-20 a night for parking. It seems like the higher the room, the less fun you receive. What’s up with that? Would you buy a car that came with less stuff, as you spent more? Preposterous! Explain, please.