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It seems like many hotels are adding on these little fees to make an extra buck - I saw the 10% "resort" fee for the Inn at Perry Cabin and was suprised since it really does not seem like a typical resort to me and I have not seen other OE properties with this fee - I wonder it the fees are coming to other OE properties!
I agree D. I called The Inn and asked what it included. They said it was new and it would include their daily activities. They have an event listing. For example, one thing was a kayak group trip. I told them I come off season and it wouldn't be of interest to me. They were very kind and said they could work with me. I still think this was SO high. 10% of the regular price!! WOW! I wonder also if it is coming to the industry!!!
A fee for a kayak group trip - do you still have to pay to rent the kayaks or pay for the trip on top of the 10% fee? What if like you, someone goes in the spring, fall or winter - did they "work" with you and not charge the 10% fee? I was looking to do this package in the future but maybe now I will not since we do not usually do things like "group kayak trips" ;-)
Hi D. They were so kind on the phone. They said they are working things out. It is still a high fee. 10% of the regular package price!!!!! I couldn't find any amenities that made up for that fee. (I even asked if that included the $100 pet fee and they said no!) I had so many great times there. We do hope they reconsider this fee for the future so we can visit again in the fall.
It is so frustrating to have hotels and resorts adding fees without completely disclosing or making these fees optional, especially if, as a guest, you do not avail yourself of the service. I am not shy about complaining and demanding a credit in such cases.Quote:
I can not believe the 10% fee does not even cover the $100 pet charge! I do admit that saying it covers "group kayak trip" is creative - usually they say these fees cover things like the swimming pool, maintaining the spa, golf course, etc. I agree with Kapper - it is so annoying to have to pay the fee when you do not even use the things the fees cover. So far I have managed to stay away from any packages that indicate there is an extra fee payable at the resort, I hope this does not become the norm in the near future!
D...I agree!!! And...this is 10% of the retail package!!! (whether you purchase with LL or directly book with the hotel.) That can be HUGE if the hotel's prices are high. YUCK!
I stayed at three different O-E properties in Peru and there we no extra fees tacked on to my bill.Quote:
Complain, always complain about fees anytime a hotel or resort tries to slip them past you.
I have had a few experience where hotels try to add on fees and I always make talk to them in a pleasant manner - most do try and work with you, however, there are always a few where you have to really negotiate or don't want to work with you at all - I have had a few of these and I will never stay in those hotels again.
