Hotels must accommodate our new thirst for technology and convenience. For, where would we be without our connectivity - even on our weekend getaways? Because, let's face it - more and more people use WiFi and their laptops and mobiles to find and purchase their travel entertainment, as well as to keep in touch with friends and family - and, for many, to keep work going.

That is why many hotels are opting to promote better customer service by providing free WiFi connections. In fact, almost all the 2 star hotels I have been in (such as the Comfort Inn, Days Inn, and La Quinta) have free WiFi. I will admit that, often, there is not enough bandwidth to stream my favorite shows (Netflix seems to work, though). But, beyond streaming, I have been able to use the WiFi to get my work done.

The times, they are a-changin when it comes to hotel WiFi

Marriott and Starwood hotels, whose rate is often more than two-times the rate of a 2 star hotel, charge more than $10 per day per device for caveat-free WiFi. This can often be more than $30/day, since most people carry an average of 3 WiFi devices. However, in 2014, they at least revised their rules to give free WiFi to their reward card members -  only if they booked their reservations directly through the hotels, though.

But, as Bob Dylan sang, "the times, they are a-changin'". Virgin hotels actually says that WiFi is a right - not a revenue stream. Hopefully, in 2015, other hotels will fall in line. For, I would much rather have free WiFi than a free bathrobe.