How to get out of paying hotel resort fees
By Juliana Shallcross, Frommers
Resort fees can be the ultimate buzzkill during your hard-earned vacation.
Spending an additional $20 to $30 per night, plus tax, can cancel out whatever good vibes you picked up while relaxing at the pool, especially if the charge covers amenities and services that were once included in the room rate, such as newspapers, in-room coffee, and use of the fitness center.
But it’s even more irksome to pay for amenities you’ll likely never need, like fax copies or a notary service.
While many hotels claim their resort fees are mandatory, that’s not true. Guests can take a stand against paying resort surcharges.