"Resort fee" at Hyatt Monterey
I just stayed here for 2 nights on a Priceline rate. Thanks to you folks at FT, I knew I had to charge something to the room each night. The resort fee isn't required on Priceline rates, but for $11 (incl. tax) each day you get (a) $5 restaurant credit (b) two bottles of mineral water in the room for free (c) free local/8xx calls. That is a pretty good deal and is the very first time I have seen a resort fee be something other than price gouging.
Plus, using my MC, I guess I now have 1 stay towards a free night! Thanks Flyertalk, thanks Hyatt.