Why was I charged a resort fee?

Legitimate resort fees — if there is such a thing — started at big hotels with pools, chairs, entertainment and other expensive add-ons. 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.



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You can also talk with the hotel manager and ask to have the resort fee removed from your bill. Your final option is to dispute the resort fee with your credit card company, provided you have paid your hotel bill with a credit card.

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You cannot simply refuse to pay resort fees, but — just as some hotel employees are occasionally empowered to compensate you — the employee might have authority to remove your resort fee. Just understand that this is the exception, not the norm. And while it doesn't hurt to ask, it helps to ask nicely.

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Of course, we're talking about resort fees—those universally hated fees that hotels and resorts charge in destinations like Hawaii and Las Vegas. Resort fees are usually charged to cover amenities like Wi-Fi and gym access, but they're not optional.

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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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The American Hotel and Lodging Association said that resort fees pay for a range of hotel amenities, such as pool use, gym access, towel services, Wi-Fi, newspapers, shuttle service, daily parking. They state that the resort fee is a payment for a group of services.

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President Joe Biden announced during his State of the Union address in February that his administration would target junk fees in a variety of industries, including at hotels. “We'll ban surprise 'resort fees' that hotels tack on to your bill,” Biden said.

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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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Hotel Policies Review the hotel's policy on billing disputes – this may be outlined on your reservation confirmation or posted at the front desk. Note time limits for contesting charges after checkout – you usually must dispute within 60-90 days.

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The reality is this: Resort fees are a workaround for hotels to publish lower rates on hotel booking sites. They tack these fees on later to jack up the price. For example, you can book a night at the Excalibur, part of MGM's MGM Rewards loyalty program, for just $31 per night.

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Resort Fees are collected by us, upon arrival, at check-in. We apologize for any confusion and if you saw something different on the Expedia site. When making a reservation with them, it does indicate that the rate excludes resort fees and that the resort fee is due at hotel.

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However, it is important to note that hotels cannot track individual guest water usage on a per-guest basis. This is because water meters are typically installed at the property level rather than at the individual room level.

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State and local governments charge both occupancy taxes as well as sales taxes on room rates, meaning a big bite is taken out of what hotels net. But with a resort fee, hotels get to keep a majority of the fee, minus a much lower sales tax.

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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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