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Free Hotel Breakfasts Face Pressure Amid Rising Costs
2/15/2026
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Story summary
- Free hotel breakfast, a staple since the 1980s, faces cost pressures.
- Hyatt has removed free breakfast at some locations, and Holiday Inn moved to buffet-only.
- Industry experts say guests increasingly expect free breakfast, risking its viability.
- Luxury hotels are adopting paid breakfast options for affluent guests.
- Despite changes, 78% of hotel guests still eat breakfast at accommodations, and income-based divides appear.
