Travelers need Wi-Fi. We're long past the point where just about any hotel can get away with having no Internet access at all, even if more and more travelers are showing up with devices that pack their own cellular connections. But are travelers who demand free Internet access getting only what they pay for?

I admit, I like choosing a hotel that offers complimentary Internet access. If I'm traveling on my own dime, I won't always splurge on the paid service. Travelers are rapidly ...