I will be opening a room in the next few weeks. I am interested in getting some numbers of what people are paying per hour. I am in a fairly small town, but I would like to hear many different rates and where you are.
Thanks in advance!
Fairly small town should equal fairly reasonable real estate.
The room I like to play charges $5 for all day play up until 7pm - then it's $5 an hour until close. Sounds like you've been offered a ton of good examples already:
Maybe a "players package" - $50 a month, unlimited play
Offer a daily rate, and then charge more during prime time
You might allow a lower rate for league players
Do whatever necessary to get league play in there - you might get someone to run a tourney once a week on a slow night, maybe Wed or Thurs
SPECIALS - every day, offer a drink and a food special - nothing free or crazy, just a $1 off and mix it up every day, people like to think their money can go a little farther - make sure to advertise and post the specials.
Take care of your regulars - every now and then, throw them a special on their pool rate, or on their food, they will appreciate it and come back....usually, they will tip heavier anyway to show their thanks.