Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
Resort fees are not among the charges that are eligible for earning Starpoints and members must pay the resort fee on award rooms unless the resort is willing to waive them.
The whole concept of "resort fees" is pretty appalling (like what's next -- a maid fee?), but the idea of charging them on free reward stays is beyond the pale. Starwood should do the right thing and make the hotels waive these charges for reward guests.