Originally Posted by
Xeno
Is this common fare now or is this property specific? I searched but could not find such a thread, but is there a thread that lists pet fees for Marriott properties in the USA?
My understanding it that pet policies and pet fees are property-specific, not driven centrally by Marriott International.
If fees are going up, it either means that properties are seeking to recover actual higher costs or that properties see this as an opportunity to increase revenue and profit — probably the latter more than the former, but maybe both.
Hotels are businesses that seek to maximize profits. As with room rates, hotels will charge what the market will bear. Many hotel properties do not allow pets at all.