Staying connected while traveling

I do a lot of traveling in my line of work and have spent many nights in different hotels. While most people prefer to stay in hotels with a sauna, room service and in room jacuzzi, what always gets me excited is the extent of their computer services. It might sound weird, but it's true. If the internet connection is sub par, I won't stay.

I need to be constantly connected with the office, so high speed internet when traveling is a must. I don't want to be bothered with having to plug in my laptop into a phone outlet whenever I want to use it. While most hotels do supply their rooms with internet access, I prefer to stay in hotels that have wireless internet service throughout the building, including the dining area and coffee shop. I've even been known to sit by the pool and do some work! I find it relaxing and it allows me to focus better sometimes. Being able to get out of the room and still get some work done is great for me when I'm on the road. Even being able to sit out in a common room with my laptop can help break up the monotony of a hotel stay.