More hotels offer 2-tiered wireless Internet access

Some upscale hotels are offering price options for going online: basic Wi-Fi service for free or at a reduced price to guests for checking e-mail, or better service at a higher cost for guests who want a faster connection. As airports and restaurants increasingly provide free wireless Internet access, upscale hotels face a backlash from guests, especially business travelers, who don't want to pay to connect. Under the two-tier offering, you pay less if you want to check e-mail and Facebook but more if you want to watch movies, YouTube videos or TV shows.