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Back to Basics: Extra Hotel Fees

by Mary Jo Manzanares on April 9th, 2008

As a general rule of thumb, upscale hotels and resorts assess extra charges for things like telephone calls, internet access, gym or health club fees, etc.  Generally accepted reasoning within the industry, although not necessarily admitted in public, is that guests staying at these hotels are in an income bracket where they will not challenge or quibble over additional fees.  Alternatively, they are on expense accounts, with all costs being paid by an employer, so there is no need to economize on these extra charges.

Most leisure travelers or small business employees, pay closer attention to these charges for extras and find better value in the mid-range hotels.  At most of these hotels you will find these extra amenities available at no additional charge.  Many travelers choose these mid-range hotels specifically because there are no surprise add-on fees.

If these additional amenities are important to you, and you are watching your budget, make sure you check to see if they are included in your room charge  Avoiding surprise add-on fees, even if you are prepared to pay them, is always a money saving idea.

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