Originally Posted by
Kacee
Not even close. HKG adds 10%, which is actually relatively low. 10-15% is common worldwide (including SF at over 16%). At just under 25%, Tokyo is the highest I know of.
I'm sure I paid more than that in Hong Kong. IIRC there was the 10% tax, but also an additional service charge of 10-15%. However, I'm not thinking of a Hyatt there, but rather the W, IC, and Pen.