Originally Posted by
offerendum
[MENTION=13898]airport[/MENTION] transportation: Of course you pay with the hotels a heavy surcharge which can hardly be justified. But as with everything (I say this without judging) some are ready to pay it as they see additional value. Personally in a city like Paris I don't.
This can depend on various factors. If one is checking out before 4:00 pm (standard late checkout) and simply needs to get to the airport or elsewhere, for sure taxis or uber type services will offer better prices.
However, in cases of early arrival, late evening check out, and in cases where transfers include VIP immigration not otherwise included in one’s ticket, then it can add very substantial value. I am convinced in can even improve room allocation and upgrades for first time guests.