<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by LarryU:
The NY Hilton charges approx $1.25 for an toll free call, even more at the Waldorf-Astoria. 60 minute toll free calls are free at the NYC DoubleTree and Times Square Hilton. One can still make free toll-free calls (sounds redundant, doesn't it?) at the NY Hilton by using one of the two data-port equipped phones located in the executive lounge.
The Sheraton Manhattan does not charge for local calls (not sure about toll free) if staying on one of their club floors. The Sheraton Russell allows guests to make free local calls up to 20 minutes long.
By the way, nearly all of the NYC area (including NJ) Hiltons are charging a $3 plus tax daily energy surcharge. The two aforementioned Sheratons do not. It appears that Hilton is helping me achieve Platinum with Starwood sooner than I expected. 
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They charge everything in NYC. Parking was $20 when I was in the 6th Ave Hilton, I complained saying that my room rate is already at $550/night. the manager said plainly that if you are paying $550 a night why are you complaining for a mear $20/day?
It was very bad.