I was investigating conference locations a few years back, and many people had suggested a local big chain hotel. It was a techish conference, so I inquired ab

I was investigating conference locations a few years back, and many people had suggested a local big chain hotel. It was a techish conference, so I inquired about the wifi capabilities. Their 'list rate' (which I was told I could try to negotiate with the regional office) was $25 per person per day. This was outside of whatever charge for "wifi in my hotel room" my guests would pay too. I said "so.. for 150 people, for 2 days, you want me charge me $7500 just for wifi access whether people use it or not?" "Yes sir, that's correct". Yeah, I know, I know, bundle it in to the ticket price, etc, but.... just... there's a line you gotta draw somewhere, and that was it for me. They were off the list at that point.