The special conference rate is $195/night plus 10% tax. This doesn’t include internet access in the room ($11/day). Movies cost extra ($13 apiece). The two bottles of water on the counter have price tags on them ($4 each). They gave me a key to the mini-bar when I checked in, with the message that thinking about opening it would be billed to the room at $3 per incident.
I was happy to see a placard in the bothroom requesting that visitors conserve water. But the sign didn’t indicate which of the two shower heads would do that for me.
To be fair, I should point out the positive aspects of the room: the alarm clock and plumbing and light fixtures work. I can’t hear the neighbors. The maids don’t knock on the door at 6:00 AM. The windows open (even on the 12th floor). But I still feel like I’m getting ripped off.
So, I rented out the room’s second bed to three poor backpackers from Europe. I’m only charging them $150/night.
No, not $150 apiece! What kind of guy do you think I am?