Hilton's turn - Nebraska AG sues Hilton over resort fees
Jul 24, 2019, 7:51 am
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Hilton's turn - Nebraska AG sues Hilton over resort fees
Jul 24, 2019, 9:13 am
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I must say, even though I am not a fan of these fees, that particularly in the US where all prices are exclusing taxes etc. this is a bit far fetched.
Whenever one books a room for hotels in the US the taxes are excluded; therefore, the real price is not visible until the booking anyway. If resort fees are listed there next to any taxes too then this is fine in my opinion.
Whenever one books a room for hotels in the US the taxes are excluded; therefore, the real price is not visible until the booking anyway. If resort fees are listed there next to any taxes too then this is fine in my opinion.
Jul 24, 2019, 12:06 pm
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USA AG in Nebraska taking Hilton to court over hidden + fake resort fees
AG Peterson sues Hilton for charging deceptive resort fees and misleading Nebraska consumers
https://www.1011now.com/content/news...QQnYl7w88BYTQY
Jul 24, 2019, 12:37 pm
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Jul 24, 2019, 2:41 pm
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A copy of the complaint: https://ago.nebraska.gov/sites/ago.n...0Complaint.pdf
Jul 24, 2019, 3:52 pm
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A friend who works in management at a Vegas resort says market research is showing that resort fees are giving Las Vegas a terrible reputation in UK and Australia.
Jul 24, 2019, 5:23 pm
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I must say, even though I am not a fan of these fees, that particularly in the US where all prices are exclusing taxes etc. this is a bit far fetched.
Whenever one books a room for hotels in the US the taxes are excluded; therefore, the real price is not visible until the booking anyway. If resort fees are listed there next to any taxes too then this is fine in my opinion.
Whenever one books a room for hotels in the US the taxes are excluded; therefore, the real price is not visible until the booking anyway. If resort fees are listed there next to any taxes too then this is fine in my opinion.
With resort fees, that $200 room might be $40 more expensive in one hotel. If the only way to compare the final price involves clicking on a hotel, clicking on a specific room, and searching the screen for the final price, that's nothing more than a scheme to hide the actual price in order to make the hotel seem cheaper than it really is.
Jul 24, 2019, 8:34 pm
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I find these fee's bogus. Yes they are disclosed, yes they can be compared. But in my opinion, they are an attempt at deception, and serve no valid purpose that couldn't be served by just raising the price. I hope DC and Nebraska are a start of a trend.
Jul 24, 2019, 11:28 pm
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Jul 25, 2019, 12:19 am
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Jul 25, 2019, 3:12 am
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Resort fee has been going up year after year, if it is not challenged, you will soon see $150 resort fee on room rate of $199. The casino will add free parking free candy and free massage to justify the increase, as if the free wifi and free cadio room and free pool access included in today's resort fee.
Jul 26, 2019, 10:57 am
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I recall first seeing a resort fee being imposed at a Marriott property (it's been so long that I cannot remember where...Miami?). This was prior to comprehensive on-line booking systems, which at least give you a preview of the fee. When I was checking out I was surprised that I was being charged for stuff I had not used and I complained to the desk clerk. He promptly removed the fee and acknowledged that it was "something new." At the same checkout desk was an Asian visitor who was, in limited English, trying to complain about the same thing. The clerk serving him told him "it's a tax. It's a government tax." He gave up. I recall being ashamed that this visitor will probably tell his friends to be wary of US hotels.
Resort fees are simply computerized bait and switch schemes. They are no more ethical than the cab driver who doubles his price for a return fare once you reach the pyramids.
Resort fees are simply computerized bait and switch schemes. They are no more ethical than the cab driver who doubles his price for a return fare once you reach the pyramids.