Originally Posted by
MikeFromTokyo
The only thing that makes sense to me is to think in terms of total cost (i.e. do not itemize) and to not have an emotional reaction to being charged fees.
Compare the total cost of staying at hotel A with the total cost of staying at hotel B.
Of course one tries to compare total costs, but resort fees (and other junk fees) can be treated differently for tax and service fees as well as point earning rules.