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  • What is the resort fee?

  • A resort fee is an additional fee that some hotels charge guests in addition to the room

  • rate.

  • Resort fees are often disguised asdestination fees,” “facility feesoramenity

  • fees”.

  • Resort fees are typically used to cover a variety of hotel-specific services and amenities,

  • such as Wi-Fi, gym access, pool access, concierge services, newspapers, shuttle service, and

  • parking.

  • Resort fees can be controversial because they are not always clearly disclosed by hotels.

  • This can lead to guests being surprised by the additional charge when they check out.

  • Additionally, some people believe that resort fees are simply a way for hotels to raise

  • prices without actually increasing the room rate.

  • If you are considering staying at a hotel that charges a resort fee, there are a few

  • things you can do to avoid being surprised by the additional charge:

  • 1.Read the fine print.

  • When you are booking your hotel room, be sure to read the fine print and look for any mention

  • of a resort fee.

  • 2.Ask the hotel.

  • If you are still not sure if a hotel charges a resort fee, you can always call the hotel

  • and ask.

  • 3.Compare prices.

  • When you are comparing prices for hotel rooms, be sure to compare the total price, including

  • the resort fee.

What is the resort fee?

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