When did resort fees start in Las Vegas?

The mandatory “resort fee” first emerged in Las Vegas following the global recession of 2009, with casino hotels adding a few bucks to the advertised room rate to cover internet access and the use of leisure facilities.



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You do not legally have to pay any hotel resort fee. Resort fees are in violation of Nevada's Deceptive Trade Practices Law. Fifty Attorneys General are currently investigating hotel resort fees for being deceptive and misleading.

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Resort fees existed as early as 1997. 1 After hotels began charging resort fees, consumers complained that they were surprised by the fees and often did not learn about them until arriving at the hotel.

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The fee was a way for hotels to pay for all these extra amenities without having to add to the base prices consumers see when they search for hotels. In other words, hotels would appear cheaper in internet searches, making them appear more competitive in price while offering a more robust experience once guests arrive.

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How to beat Las Vegas resort fees
  1. Stay at a hotel that doesn't charge resort fees. ...
  2. Use points to book your room. ...
  3. Use your elite hotel status. ...
  4. See if you can get resort fees comped. ...
  5. Ask the desk clerk or manager to waive the fee. ...
  6. Dispute the charge with your credit card.


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Hotels claim that resort fees help cover amenities such as a pool, spa, gym, and Wi-Fi. The exact description varies, but are the same in concept — you're being charged for amenities, even if you have no plans to use them.

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According to the White House, Americans spend $65 billion on junk fees per year. For the travel industry, examples of junk fees could include seat selection fees, resort fees, charging for overhead bin space on a plane, or excessive cleaning fees in a short-term rental.

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It's difficult to say when the first resort fee was imposed in Las Vegas. Station Casinos is generally credited (if that's the correct term) with being among the first to launch the initial salvo in the early 2000s.

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No it is not refunded. Most (if not all) of the resorts in Vegas charge the “resort fee” saying it is for internet access, pool access, gym access, etc regardless if you use these things or not.

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Travel Rewards Credit Cards If you're a frequent traveler looking to score a free hotel stay in Las Vegas, consider getting a travel rewards credit card. These cards allow you to earn points or miles for every dollar you spend, which can be redeemed for various travel expenses, including hotel stays.

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Resort Fee and Other Mandatory Fees Guests may be required to pay the following mandatory fees: Resort fee: $52.10 per room, nightly. Deposit (cash or card): $150 per room, daily.

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She urges friends to file an online consumer complaint with the attorney general in their home state or the state where the hotel is located. Attorneys general often send a letter to the hotel about the charge, she says.

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The majority of resort fees cover perks like free internet services, gym entry and access to the resort pool if there is one.

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A credit card hold is an insurance policy for the hotel. Specifically, the hold covers incidentals such as damage to the room, room service and dips into the minibar. Depending on the hotel, this hold could be a charge for your entire stay or charged each night.

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Collecting and Remitting Room Tax Room tax for properties located within the City of North Las Vegas is calculated at 13% of the monthly rental revenue.

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