Apparantly we're a bunch of cheapskates

[Mr Hero]

Why? Because according to one guest I overheard complaining to his friend, we're too cheap to have ice machines on every floor. We're too cheap to install plumbing with which to obtain water to freeze. And we're too cheap to install drainage for stray ice cubes to go.

[dalesys]

... and the ads for when I read this were ...

Roto-Rooter & Local Plumbing Specialists.

[raw1989]

Why? Because according to one guest I overheard complaining to his friend, we're too cheap to have ice machines on every floor. We're too cheap to install plumbing with which to obtain water to freeze. And we're too cheap to install drainage for stray ice cubes to go.

if only they knew what went into putting them in not only that to get the line in the wall well youd have to take out some of the wall and if its cinder blocks good luck.

[Argabarga]

You could explain that all to them, but it wouldn't matter, their complaints are not based on logic, or economics, or debatable points, so they cannot be dispelled with it, either.

I knew a guy who was one of those "if they don't provide it, they're being CHEAP on you!" people, and would actually ask him how much he thought it would cost to make his request happen (answer: A LOT!) and how exactly were they supposed to pay for that without jacking up his bill.. (answer: doesn't matter, FIND A WAY YOU CHEAPSKATES!)

So yeah.....

[Captain Neon]

I've stayed in some places where I'm not even sure they had an ice machine. All I care is that the bed is comfortable with clean sheets and covers, room is quiet, room temperature right around 70F, toilet works, sink and shower have hot water, and door locks securely. Having an ice machine on every floor is just a greater expense that I would rather not pay for.

[Slave to the Phone]

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Desperate times often mean taking desperate measures. I once happily accepted a room that only had 2 of the above amenities.

We are cheap because we don't have free wifi. I hear that every day. At a government office.

I long ago stopped trying to explain the reasons to people, now I just start complaining right back about how us government drones don't even have wifi in the lunch room and have to drive to the library to check our email.

[Pixelated]

I've stayed in some places where I'm not even sure they had an ice machine. All I care is that the bed is comfortable with clean sheets and covers, room is quiet, room temperature right around 70F, toilet works, sink and shower have hot water, and door locks securely. Having an ice machine on every floor is just a greater expense that I would rather not pay for.

Very much this ^^^^^^. Yeah, ice machines and all that stuff are nice, but hey, if they're that important, keep driving till you find a place that has every single amenity your wizened little heart desires.

[notalwaysright]

Plus, ice machines are noisy, right? At least, the last place I was in, the room was like halfway down the hall from the machine, and you could still hear it in the room. So if you got the machine, then there would be a bunch of people complaining about how loud it was. Some people are never happy.

[raw1989]

People are never happy they always want it there way.