Originally Posted by
loopies
There was nothing in the room to say there was a charge for taking the toiletries - only a sign that said they were available for purchase in the gift shop.
"Available for purchase" is hotel-speak for saying it isn't free. They do the same thing on the robes. if you see a sign like that, you should know you will be charged, heavily, for taking that item. And $17 isn't that much. I've seen some bath items at high end hotels for sale in stores for over $100.