The only strip hotel I've had a refrigerator in it was at MGM Signature Suites. But, calling it a strip hotel is a bit of a stretch. I have done the styrofoam cooler before and it works fine. But, lately I just go to Starbucks and get a venti iced drink like iced tea or a refresher, rinse out the cup and fill it with ice from the hotel ice maker. It tastes way better than the tap water and it's way cheaper than bottled. Then, I put my one Red Bull for the day in the ice that's left in the bucket.