Most travelers (especially we business folk who work within trip-
budget limits) hate extras tacked on to room rates. I put Internet
usage, parking, resort fees in this category. I guess I can understand
energy surcharges or room-service delivery charges and automatic
gratuities, but they tick off some.
Here's my question: Have any readers successfully gotten fees removed?
Can you, should you, under certain cir***stances? I did have a
colleague who spent her time at a resort working on a story in her
room and successfully argued that since she had not used the pool or
recreational facilities she should not have to pay for using them. Any
examples or thoughts here? Hoteliers, feel free to argue your case if
your properties charge such fees. I personally would rather know what
I'll be paying upfront rather than end up with a bill that turns out
to be far higher than budgeted because of fees I didn't research...
more info :
http://surflover-only.blogspot.com/2008/08/hotel-how-tos-getting-unwanted-fees-off.html
