Originally Posted by MSPeconomist

In the meantime, be sure to keep all documents and try to get some screenshots of the prices the hotel is trying to charge at this time for the dates of your stay. If you do stay, be sure to note the maximum rate posted on the door to your room and report the hotel if it tries to charge anyone a higher rate. Many states have strict innkeeper laws about this, even if these laws normally protect the hotel rather than the guest.