Originally Posted by
Camflyer
I've just seen a few IHG properties in the UK introduce a 12.5% "Service Charge".
Purely coincidentally, the VAT on hotels rooms has just dropped from 20% to 5%, a gross reduction of er...12.5%.
some examples would be useful
I’ve just done dummy bookings to replicate 3 trips to Manchester I have later this year and they all (HI, CP and Kimpton) state include 5% Vat and no mention of any “12.5% service charge”