Know Your Hidden Hotel Fees
Fodors has put out a list that we strongly suggest everyone read because it might save you some moolah and the frustration of finding random fees on your bill when you check-out.
The 14 Hidden Hotel Fees includes some charges we knew about (pay-for towels at the pool, business center and fitness center fees, mini-bar charges, etc) and a few we didn't really think about like Groundskeeping and Baggage-Holding, which we do all the time thanks to the crappy early check-out time hotels enforce.
Some of them you can't fight like energy surcharges and resort fees but the hotel should make you well aware of these charges before you book or at least when you check-in.
We also say pay close attention to the Random Incorrect Charges. This happens frequently when we check-out. We get double-billed for a movie or internet access or even room-service.
But most importantly, try to settle these unnecessary charges at check-out if you can. If you leave the hotel without checking your bill and then discover the charges upon returning home, you will have to deal with a hotel's accounting department and they keep Mon-Fri., 9-5 with an hour lunch break type of hours.
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