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Old Sep 26, 2022 | 10:08 am
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Originally Posted by TerryK
Properties in many Asian countries add 10%-15% Service Charge as a standard practice. This applies to all chains as well as locally run independents. There is no need to tip for service with this Service Charge added. You will be assessed this 10%-15% Service Charge irrespective of booking channel.

"Service Charges" added after Rates shown
"Service charge"(Japan) = resort fee?
The problem is, why are budget-level properties charging service charge even though there is really not much service from those properties compared to higher-end properties????

I stayed at Ritz Carlton Kyoto, W Taipei, etc.... I don't mind the service charges from those properties because they need to provide a lot more services to keep themselves "high-end luxury" category.... but I don't understand why it's ok for Fairfield, Moxy to add 10% service charge when there is nothing than typical hotel services that should have been included in the daily rate. It's like you get the price-markup for buying same thing at walmart vs WholeFoods.
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