[Balanor]

Agreed Sten. But I think it comes down to the path of least resistance in many cases. Not to get too philosophical, but many of us are inherently lazy (I’m including myself as well) and will take whatever is quickest and easiest - even in NWN and even if there’s probably not a good RP-able reason for doing so. It’s a small area that quickly loads, and it is only a one-area transition from, and right next to, the central gathering place to get to these beds - even if a ‘donation’ is required. In my opinion, these factors will continue to make it more attractive than having to take the (more proper?) RP-able route to go through two area transitions and spend a little extra time talking to the tavern owner to get to a room in the Rusty Anchor, for example.

So...

As it turns out, free beds are unclean beds. The Temple of Ilmater is now no exception. For those who truly worship him above all others, or for those who are truly in need (the -relatively- destitute new arrivals to Thay, for example), the filth covering those beds likely won’t bother you. For all the pretenders, cheapskates, and individuals who wouldn’t know Ilmater from their arse though...they’ll be taking their chances. ;)

I would like to point out that there are other cheap (and in a few cases - free...for now) places to rest in Bezantur and beyond that haven’t been so filth-ridden (yet). So for penny-pinchers among you who still hate to pay for lodging, you do have alternatives.