Originally Posted by
GoPhils
This. Basically the question is whether the hotel was right or not to charge OP a (cigarette) smoking cleaning fee (which is permitted on the balconies, but not in the rooms), for using marijuana (which is not permitted at all). However, although marijuana use is not permitted, there doesn’t seem to be clear penalties for it (kinda like several Bonvoy elite “guarantees”!).
Right. There are no clear penalties for the OP's action (unlike for smoking in the rooms). If the OP didn't sign anything agreeing to a particular penalty for marijuana use and if the law does not grant a right to the hotel, I don't see why a chargeback isn't in order. Let the hotel come after you with proof that you violated its explicit policy and proof of damages caused by the violation.