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Old Nov 4, 2009, 9:28 pm
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turtlemichael
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Originally Posted by jjhung88
It is standard in Hong Kong for a surcharge of 10%. It applies to all hotels and I was told that it is similar to the hotel tax in the US. However, the hotel should have have specify in your the quote whether the tax is inclusive or not. I have in the past received quotes that says the quote is inclusive of the 10% surcharge.
I am aware that a service charge is standard in Hong Kong. My point was that my reservation was confirmed without it but 10% was added in
several months later. In any case the hotel has agreed to waive it so I am happy.

Unless there is a rush of reports I'll report on my visit in about a week.
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