In a few weeks I’m attending a four day live in course at a central Christchurch motel. Being hyper connected, I thought I’d contact them to find out what they have in the way of internet connectivity. I received this reply;
Dear Ben
Yes broadband in each room, the charge is 68 cents per minute and $33.75 for a period of 24 hours
Kind regards,
68cents per minute? Thats over $40/hour – that is a new record for me – I’ve experienced motels charging $5 and $10 per hour but $40 that is ludicrous.
I was going to be charitable but I won’t – charging like this needs to be exposed. The motel in question in the Holiday Inn on Avon, Christchurch. If you feel (as I do) that this charge is way over the top, I encourage you to drop them a line at Reservations@holidayinnonavon.co.nz
Outed!
Did they give any explanation as to why the price was so high?
nope – only response was that they generously cap the per minute rate at $33.75 for a 24 hour period