wherin the phone hits the floor before my jaw does

[infinitemonkies]

Sounds like this guy.

I get a ton of foreign tourists who show up in the middle of the night with no reservations expecting to get a room for under $30. (see also: this rant)

[Victory Sabre]

I paid $29 a night at the Fitz in Vegas recently. Outside of the casino industry I can't see how it would be possible to pay less than $50 for anything.

[Nekojin]

As others have mentioned, the casino industry is "special." Room prices are considered a loss leader, not a revenue stream.