Hidden Hotel Fees
By: Stephanie Castillo
Updated: November 2, 2011
If you plan on traveling this holiday season, or anytime for that
matter, there are some hidden fees you want to know about.
It's not just the airlines pinching pennies... now some hotel chains are tacking on the fees too. What they're charging for might surprise you.
Taking a dip in the swimming pool and other resort fees, some running as high as $40. Some hotels are even charging to access the gym, for early check-ins, holding your luggage, and using the safe already in the room
These come on top of the increasing fees for wi-fi, roll away beds, and even making phone calls.
Some hotel chains have sworn off these kinds of fees, saying they value customer loyalty and satisfaction more than a few extra bucks.
A recent NYU study says these charges are up 80% over the last decade. Hotels are projected to bank nearly $2 billion on fees and surcharges.
It's not just the airlines pinching pennies... now some hotel chains are tacking on the fees too. What they're charging for might surprise you.
Taking a dip in the swimming pool and other resort fees, some running as high as $40. Some hotels are even charging to access the gym, for early check-ins, holding your luggage, and using the safe already in the room
These come on top of the increasing fees for wi-fi, roll away beds, and even making phone calls.
Some hotel chains have sworn off these kinds of fees, saying they value customer loyalty and satisfaction more than a few extra bucks.
A recent NYU study says these charges are up 80% over the last decade. Hotels are projected to bank nearly $2 billion on fees and surcharges.
