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Old Jul 10, 2019, 8:37 pm
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Originally Posted by hotturnip
In my experience, this is rare. Almost all rates are for one or two adults in the room, and most chains do not charge extra for kids with existing bedding.

In contrast, when I worked at Hyatt in the 80s, rack rates were $20 different between single and double occupancy.

I'm not sure where you're getting this "extra person fee" thing.
OT but I remember a time when IIRC Hilton had a policy that one guest sharing a room with an elite or HHonors participant would be free. They advertised it as a benefit to take one's wife along on business trips, but it could also be interpreted as a rule that they don't charge extra for hookers, even if the prostitute or call girl stays for the night.

I'd have no problem with resort fees that show as a separate amount under the room rate when one does a first. In fact, this would be better since resort fees don't earn points but often are emempt from taxes.
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