Vacation time is on a high and requiring wireless Internet access is a necessary evil whentraveling. Many hotels offer wireless access, but for a fee. Some just offer direct cabled access just in the room.
When asking for Internet access, you should make sure that all of your Internet sites work. Sometimes, hotels only provide access to regularly used sites, such as Google, Yahoo, or MSN. This means that accessing a secure company VPN for Outlook or websites with secure access areas might not work. So, test the sites you need and if they don’t work, don’t be shy to complain to the front desk for a refund. Many concierge desks will be sympathetic to your cause and will refund the $10 average daily charge.
Also, ask where the wireless access point is. You’ll want to get as close to that as possible. Typically, the wireless router is located in the lobby area which means your room might just provide a weak signal whereas the lobby will feel like you’re right at home. Of course, the more remote your hotel, the weaker the signal will be. If you won’t have Internet access in the hotel, you might consider purchasing a national Internet card through your phone company so you’re Internet access will have no limits.
