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Resort fees, often mandatory and added to the advertised price of a hotel room, have been a source of frustration for many travelers. These fees are seen as deceptive because they do not reflect the true cost of staying at a hotel.
Most resort fees offer limited benefits, such as discounts on services or classes that guests may not use. This makes the fees appear to be deals when they are essentially additional charges disguised within the overall cost. The practice not only misleads consumers but also affects those earning commissions based on room rates.
The President has labeled resort fees as deceptive and called for their ban, although no concrete actions have been taken to address them. However, there are steps travelers can take to avoid these charges.
