Originally Posted by
BENLEE
Isn't the charging of tax by hotels regulated by law? In that case, if there is an official increase, then it should be implemented across the board.
The question isn't about the tax, but the hotel imposed service charge, which in many cases is lumped together but is actually two separate charges.
In my recent experience at the PEN, my confirmation listed:
Room Rate
Tax and Service Charge - on a single line - 15.5%
Tokyo Accommodation Tax - JPY 200 PP
but the bill only shows:
Room Rate (a combination of rate, tax and service charge)
Tokyo Accommodation Tax - JPY 400