Don't panic. You probably also noticed the Error 1017 message. It's an issue with the hotel network permissions and the p99 servers. Here's what I do to get around it (mind you, it's not a guarantee it'll work on any given attempt).
- Update all your drivers
- Download and install Win EQ
- Connect to the hotel wireless
- Wait about 10 minutes
- From Win EQ, launch EverQuest
- Try to connect to the server
About 75% of the time that will get you through. If it doesn't, I've found just spamming attempts and waiting twenty minutes before trying again have about equally (albeit low) success rates.
Also keep in mind that zoning runs the risk of booting you back to the beginning and locking you out with the error message again. Zone as little as possible if you can help it. I deal with this issue about five times a week, it's obnoxious but you weren't banned...it's just shitty hotel internet.