High Speed Wireless Hotels

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I get informational emails from PC World and I just received an email listing high speed, wireless hotels. Although, PC World also states "Never Assume. Just because a hotel property advertises wireless access
doesn't mean it will be available in your room. Wi-Fi is still
sometimes confined to lobbies and meeting areas, while guest rooms
have ethernet connections. Before booking, call the hotel to make sure
Wi-Fi access is available in all guest rooms."

The list includes:

"Microtel Inns & Suites, which has received the highest customer
satisfaction ranking among economy/budget chains from J.D. Powers &
Associates, recently introduced free Wi-Fi at its 265 U.S. hotels.
Microtel properties are often located in suburban areas." Microtel

"Homestead Studio Suites, which provides in-room kitchens, offers
free Wi-Fi access in its moderately priced accommodations, according
to the company." Homestead Studio Suites

"The Kimpton Hotel chain, a collection of upscale/boutique properties
primarily in the West, now offers complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms
and public areas." Kimpton Hotel chain

"Omni Hotels was the first luxury brand to offer free wireless
Internet access in guest rooms and public areas (according to the
company)." Omni Hotels

"About 400 Marriott properties, which include Courtyard by Marriott,
Residence Inn, and SpringHill Suites, now provide wireless Internet
access. Wireless service is sometimes available in guest rooms or in
public areas only; check before you book. While Marriott-brand hotels
usually charge about $10 a day for Internet access, some of its
lower-priced brands (such as Courtyard) offer free wireless service." Marriott

"Best Western has rolled out wireless Internet access to about 15
percent of its 2300 properties in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean,
the company says. Wired access is available in all Best Western guest
rooms, and Internet access is free for guests." Best Western

PC World has also provided links to HotelChatter's Best Wifi Hotels 2004 and Worst Wifi Hotels 2004.

Finally, my PC World email also gives a link to Wifi Free Spot who lists hotels (and their links) that provide free internet service.