Originally Posted by DFWsakp

I did a few Award Reservations at various Marriott Hotels (a couple of Delta and couple of Sheratons)
All the 4 hotels charged me a $50 fee per kid (my kids are 5 and 7) and so are expecting me to pay $100 per room per night.
When did this start happening?
In the past whenever I have stayed at Marriotts, I have rarely seen this fee.
All the above hotels accommodate 4 people in a room, it's just that they want an additional $50 per kid.
I spoke to an Agent and she then booked me for 2 Adults and noted in the comments that I will be having 2 additional kids in the room and that I should be ok.
I am still confused as to when did Marriott start nickel and diming.