Since when did requiring a log in become a negative? I think it is important that hotels require a log in. There are two reasons for this...To limit the network usage to guests only and to keep out people up to no good. If you don't limit the amount on the network to guests only then nothing stops Johnny Q Public Jr sitting out in the parking lot in his car on his laptop downloading on a P2P and sucking down everyones speed on the network. I also think that as a matter of security it is good to require a log in as a way to keep out those up to no good. The hotels that do it should be applauded. I think the same people who complain about having to log in are the same ones huffing when asked to see their ID when using a credit card. It always amazes me when they complain when something is done for their protection.