Originally Posted by
RogerD408
Yes, Hilton will quote the rate in USDs on the web, but then the hotel will convert that to local currency to be reconverted to USDs when the CC gets the bill. There can be great fluctuations in the rates used along the way. And heaven forbid if you get bit with DCC (dynamic currency conversion). So the 5% is not out of line.
If Hilton doesn't display a warning that prices will be charged in a different currency, I expect them to charge the exact amount they quote in the default currency they quote.
If I book in London, Hilton quotes the rate in GBP. In Europe, they quote the rate in Euros. Australia, AUD. Bangkok, THB. Tokyo, JPY. In those cases, I expect my card to be charged in the local currency. Hilton quotes Bogota in USD by default and displays no currency conversion warning. At the very least they need to warn that the rate will be charged in COP by the hotel.