Hidden charges can turn a seeming hotel bargain into an over-priced experience that leaves you feeling cheated. When you check a hotel's price, be sure you take all of these possible charges and cost-reducers into account.
Hidden Charges
These are some of the most common extra fees that could be added to your hotel room's daily rate. Where we know about them, we list them in the hotel profile. If you're concerned about others, call the hotel and ask.
- Resort fees: Common at any property with "resort" in its name.
- Parking fees: In cities, this can run up to $50 per day.
- Fitness center fees
- Early departure fees: about $50 on the average, for hotels that levy this fee.
- Phone call charges (local, international and even toll-free calls)
- Internet use charges, daily Wi Fi fees - oddly, more common at more expensive hotels
- Housekeeping fees, maid service
- Bellhop fee
- Energy surcharges
- Cancellation Policies - especially at small, privately owned properties
Cost-Reducers
These freebies can reduce the overall cost of your stay.
- Free breakfast
- Free coffee and tea
- Afternoon wine
- Newspapers
- Wi Fi
