All articles tagged with #hotel fees
Las Vegas is experiencing a significant decline in tourism, partly due to hidden and unexpected fees like a $50 charge for unplugging a cord at Paris Las Vegas, along with broader economic pressures such as inflation, high wages, and reduced visitor numbers, leading to a backlash against fees and a drop in hotel occupancy and revenue.
The Hotel Lucia in Portland has been criticized for its exorbitant and deceptive resort fees, which include charges for amenities like bike rides and elevator use that are listed as complimentary on their website. Additionally, the hotel offers cannabis sales during the booking process, raising further questions about their practices. Resort fees are often seen as scams because they obscure the true cost of a stay and make price comparisons difficult.
A traveler recounts their experience of being charged multiple "junk fees" by a New York City hotel, including daily destination fees and separate taxes on each fee. Despite the hotel's claims that these fees provide amenities and discounts, the traveler found them unnecessary and unwanted. The hotel industry has faced criticism for these fees, with legislation introduced to eliminate excessive and hidden fees and require transparent pricing. The traveler was eventually able to dispute the charges with their credit card company, highlighting the unfairness of unexpected charges on hotel bills.