supraman13
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But I'm here with my favorite person so things are great. Just ate into my already limited budget.
May 13, 2018 7:52 AM
supraman13
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But I'm here with my favorite person so things are great. Just ate into my already limited budget.
Shirou89
Yep, got that surprise when I went too.
AyeDiamondStyle
this same thing happened to me with expedia. the desk clerk straight up told me to only do cash going forward
METDeath
Welcome to Vegas... that resort fee includes things like "free" Valet parking at most places. That said, check out Other Mama and Raku Grill
BearPerson
Pretty scummy for them to resort to such practices.
babyDoctorwhofangirl
Orlando is just as bad
forgetthisnoise
That happened to us when we went to Hong Kong. Thank God breakfast vouchers were part of the package or we would've run into serious issues
LooseyGooseyBrett
@OP, dispute the charge. Apparently many credit card companies will reverse the charges
Zmirabb
Why should his CC eat the fees bc he didn't read the fine print?
LooseyGooseyBrett
That's not how disputes work
corig123
Booked a hotel on a Greek island, gave my credit card info, got there and it turned out they only took cash. Took all my cash for a month.
Ontariobernersrockespeciallylondon
What kind of hotel only takes cash? I've been to all the Greek islands and I've never even heard of this.
corig123
One on Aegina. Not wanting to take cards felt pretty common in my year in Greece, although most places would, just make a big deal about it.
YouUsedToWatchSesameStreet
Your first mistake was choosing spirit
theyregooddogsbrant
I can't believe they resort to that
azmyth1
They're gambling with their reputation.
stormstereo
"In the EU, it is illegal to charge or advertise mandatory fees that are not included as part of the total room rate, such as resort fees."
InessaAlistratov
In the EU it's illegal to not be a member of ISIS so hey ho swings and roundabouts.
davidthemonkey
and we show the price you actually pay rather than £+tax
chrishallett83
"but some billionaires paid some millionaires on t.v. to say the EU is bad, so now I think the EU is bad, yay Brexit!"
reykjavikparadise
All hail EU and their hatred for hidden fees!
RKS581
Yeah, well, in the EU it is illegal to sell bananas that are not between 190 mm and 230 mm in length...
reykjavikparadise
Nig how I'm gonna eat that with out any sauce?
Anpoca
I had to check. There are no rules regarding the legal size of bananas. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commission_Regulation_(EC)_No._2257/94
milmeOpFlyer
What the actual fuck is a resort fee and how are they allowed to do that?
RKS581
Basically the same as a fuel surcharge on a plane. It's the price you pay so they can advertise a lower price...
milmeOpFlyer
Yeah, they banned them here years a go
dan144
Pretty common in Vegas, although $300 is a lot worse than I've seen.
Hellkaizer
Got hit with $450 in "resort" fees when I checked into my hotel.
KleptoKea
WTF is a resort fee. That sounds like a BS way of extorting people.
GravyHavok
Book through the hotel directly.
freckledkink
This!
mommapeach
Resort fee is basically a second hotel fee they sneak in. I live in Vegas and it's atrocious. Many hotels do this now.
SIRTOXIC13
Yes, hotels charge extra, in my experience, it is because the government charges money so a hotel can be a hotel, and they pass that to you.
SIRTOXIC13
It's some sort of tax or fee that is put on a hotel, because hotels attract strangers and foreigners and that makes the neighborhood worse.
SIRTOXIC13
This is common in Europe, but they tend to be upfront about the extra fees daily or total, and the fees are explained, but they are there.
RKS581
Hotels attract people with ass-tons of money.
Rkfinecake
Was that one of those special offers you get through the fax machine?
brotherblue
Sounds like a pretty scummy practice
b2bwwchamps
It's not spirit. It's just a thing they do in Vegas.
tomatoboy
Spirit still should disclose it if they are the booker, but yes, the charge doesn’t come from them. I’m sure they said fees may apply...
tomatoboy
...to prevent any legal issues, but from a moral perspective, they should disclose all known fees. Some booking sites do.
palmo
If they booked it through Spirit and Spirit didn't disclose the fees it's still Spirit being the shitty airline it has always been.
MyLifeisaComplicatedDrinkingGame
It’s a thing that travel websites do. IIRC this doesn’t happen if you book directly with an airline or hotel.
deadmansshoes861
Response at check in
Beestonian
That's also a $200 cancellation fee. Thank you, come again!
redfukredemption
$675 still isnt bad for flight and hotel, @OP. But that's not where the depleting of funds in Vegas comes from though.
Happenstanceandluck
Just got married in Vegas. 14k for 5 days 4 nights, wedding, reception. Def went as cheap as we could, but easy to go way more.
Zmirabb
Congrats!!! We are doing the same this fall. Where did you have the wedding and reception?
Happenstanceandluck
The wedding was on the High Roller. It's got a great view, price isn't terrible for Wedding in vegas, and helps limit your party to about
Happenstanceandluck
35. The reception was at Cravings. Congratulations and have a good time! It's an experience for sure.
StarrryNight
You could have actually went so the Maldives or something for that. Rather than a desert
SecretlyARedPanda
Got married in New Orleans, on a River boat stayed the weekend Went back for a 10 day "honeymoon" with two friends and covered their rooms.
SecretlyARedPanda
The wedding and both trips combined didn't even come close to that much.
Happenstanceandluck
Oh, trust me, I know there were cheaper options lol
tkochhar
Make sure you ask what all is included in the resort fee at the front desk/check in area. Then make use of it all, ur already paying for it!
goldbarea
Most hotels in Hawaii do the same thing, it’s crappy but common. :(
diphenhydraminehcl50mg
So, always call ahead and ask, get the final price including all fees directly from front desk before hand, got it.
CavalierNique
Is this an American thing? Never had to deal with it before.
SunshineRose
Just came back from Italy, we had to pay a nightly tax
theGabatron
When I went to Europe they had a “tourist fee/tax” we had to pay when we checked into hotels
Corrodias
And what can they do if you don't pay it? They made a contract with you to provide a certain service for what you paid.
Kensaro
Correct, but those are often local taxes and can only be paid on premise, also it's something in the order of a few EUR/night.
fudgesickle
I have learned one cannot visit Las Vegas on a “budget.” They have ways of milking you out of your money.
ibrokemyselflmao
Timeshare paid for 5days and 4nights. Said we were getting married, so we were given vouchers to shows and dinners
newimgurscreenname
It's impossible. I went once and planned ahead. I don't even gamble and I didn't go crazy and was left with nothing.
brewcrew30
Stay away from getting hotels on the strip. Sure the hotel will be less fancy but much cheaper and you can take a taxi/Uber with the extra $
dudefromFinland
In june will be my 9th visit to Vegas and I have zero complaints. Also resort fees has been told when booking hotel, ALWAYS!
doubledoubleanimalstyle
Same here! I'm so puzzled by these comments. My guess is these people are being tricked by 3rd party sellers.
LostMyNudesSendYours
You may have a legal case for false advertising. If you can show that fee was never mentioned
OliverClothesoff70
Fine print. It’s always in the fine print.
The701
"Guaranteed* to remove stains!" ... ... ..." * - Not really." I wonder why no one does this; we're pretty close to it in the US, so why not?
Phlons
if they have them on the desk when you go to check in, it counts as you knowing about them.
OmgOptimized
In that case you should be able to refund the trip right there and get a free flight back.
Phlons
again nope, welcome to Nevada where the laws are to protect the hotels and not you. by the way, the resort fee, is actually a state tax
OmgOptimized
That's messed up.
AndoMaca76
For those that live outside of the most corrupt capitalist nation in the world... what is a "resort fee"
defaultentry
It usually covers the fancy amenities at hotels. I think they waive them for people coming for large conventions sometimes
defaultentry
Edit: And apparently can be used to avoid room taxes since its not part of the room price
WhattaYaLookingFor
Kind of a legal scam that’s forbidden everywhere else.
TangledMess
That nonchalant burn is a beast, nice
Pandamoniyum
An extra fee they tack on to already stupid expensive hotels/resorts
METDeath
It's a way to pay for "free" services even if you don't use them. Like free valet parking if you have a car.
zenoshogun
And if you refuse to pay claiming you are not going to use any of the resort facilities/services?
Tharagincajun
This I the correct answer, for anyone browsing
christiangoth
I'll give a helpful answer. "Resort fee" is not a legal term or term of art. It's a fee the hotel came up with and named that. As an (1/2)
christiangoth
American, I still don't know what OP paid for. If the fee was truly required then OP could sue Spirit for breach of contract, but more (2/3)
christiangoth
probably Spirit was technically correct that OP had paid all fees to get a room and the "resort" fee gave extra, important things that (3/4)
christiangoth
OP has assumed he was getting, like gym, pool, GOOD room, t.v., WiFi, and other added "amenities". (4/4 sorry for underestimating)
Einbrecher
It's (unfortunately) an extremely common practice in many industries to split off fees from the primary service to make that service appear-
Einbrecher
cheaper. Hotels advertise the room rate only, then tack on resort and service fees. Internet companies advertise the base rate, then tack on
Einbrecher
extra fees and taxes for random BS. It's a scummy business practice, but it's legal.
pdbravo
Yep, if I go to the USA I will not go near Vegas. Hate being scammed, and this is scamming. Legal, but scamming nonetheless.
CyanideBreathMint
We're known for opportunistic politicians so we have PLENTY of legal scams here.
doubledoubleanimalstyle
I've NEVER had this issue and I go twice a year. I think these people are being tricked by 3rd party sellers. I always book direct.
HumfreeBugart
It's not just Vegas, Orlando as well
RingSting
Place is just a huge theme park designed to get your money.
FabulousBadass
Everything about Vegas is a scam.
zoomer296
In that case, avoid staying at all the usual vacation spots. I'd say do a quick tour through the Gulf of Mexico.
Shirleybananas88
It says it in the fine print, but not many ppl read it
Pegussu
"Legal, but scamming." We should probably add that to the anthem.
Racistpenguin
when i first bought my house i was floored by all the "fee's" that go along with it before you even get to buying the house.
The701
Pennsylvania: About $7k in closing costs. It's a job that should be done by computer, and cost maybe $100 to cover the expenses of
The701
programming and maintaining those computers. It's a process that felt like it hasn't changed much since the 1800s.
diphenhydraminehcl50mg
One nation, legal but scamming, with liberty and justice for some.
skellington01
That’s a dumb reason not to go somewhere. like not going to Paris because of pickpockets.
RKS581
Only the pickpockets in Paris don't steal off *literally everyone*.
cherrycurry
The hotels are required to included fees in their print. It is not a scam if people dont read the print or check the hotel's website.
ucandcantunc
Would upvote 100 times , and even 3rd party sites disclose this....need to “read” people....
StarrryNight
Bullshit. How about you just stop enabling companies to con others. Put the price as the price.
ucandcantunc
Good luck if you ever need to sign a legal contract , mortgage , sales contract for just about anything...welcome to the real world....
StarrryNight
Which is enabled people like you just blindly accepting authority over you. How about you stand up for yourself.
LittleRobot71
the fine print is what makes it legal or illegal, it's still a scam.
cherrycurry
Third party websites are generally the ones that do not include these fees in their literate.
FrogsComePreLubed
Fun fact: going third party for hotels hurts you in the end. Hotels won't upgrade your room free of charge. Source: Worked for Hilton
doubledoubleanimalstyle
Yeah... I was just going to say this. I have NEVER had a surprise fee like that going to Vegas. I always direct with the hotel. Same price
supraman13
I am a much bigger fan of New Orleans.
TheGlow
I've only vacationed out of state to 3 places, New Orleans, New Orleans, and New Orleans.
wherearemytesticles
Ya like jazz? ;)
KayRadioMatt
Four points by Sheraton on bourbon street is my standard. Beware valet parking everywhere though, this is no exception.
KayRadioMatt
Beware New Orleans’ “Questionable Fluids” (puddles of unknown liquids). They often hose out the bar floors straight to the street.
Shargan8
Is that where the House of The Rising Sun is?
OddBrock
It got wrecked by a hurricane
IceCre4mM4n
Yep. I hear it's been the ruin of many a poor boy.
zoomer296
And god, I know I'm one.
YoHowUDoin
Especially in Vegas, you have to ask ahead about the resort fee, WiFi charges, etc. they count on you not knowing about those. Bummer!
supraman13
Yea... lesson learned.
brewcrew30
it may have changed in the 3 years since i stayed there but the Elara (Hilton) didn't have any (at least major) surprise fees. Nice place.
brewcrew30
And I think if you get off the strip you won’t get those same issues. I was at some Days Inn in the north side of Vegas and it was fine too.
Mothstradamus
Any tourist area will charge a "resort fee." It's just another way to bait and switch people.
catsofat
Yeah, that's why they have "$29" rooms at really nice places, cause you check-in and get a $100 "resort fee."
Fatalroadie00
Oh you want sheets and pillows on your bed? That'll be an extra $250...
polkadotmonkey
Was just a topic on Vegas NPR - are resort fees going to cripple tourism here? Panelists said since Vegas is "world class city" visitors
polkadotmonkey
Should expect them. Only 1 or 2 major hotels don't charge. Maybe Tropicana. All others are $40-60/ night.
HelloDarknessMyOld
GO RAIDERS!!!
polkadotmonkey
Go Knights go!
flyingdutchfrenchman
As a european what even is a resort fee? Already got surprised seeing the price diff after booking a hotel in Seattle that didn't incl taxes
DoingItWrongSince1980
A way to legally advertise one cost but charge another.
YoHowUDoin
The hotel has a pool, spa, golf course, etc so they charge you a separate fee to use those items that is not included in room charge.
Slashinhobo
Even if you dont use them. Im not traveling across US to use a hotel pool.
Vonya
I had this shock as Brit when visiting New York, the cost covered general cleaning and services... then they expect you to tip on top >_>
baronnapalm
I've never head of any of that. Up here in Canada the price is the price for hotels. And we share a lot of dumb pricing stuff with the U.S.
Spitfire2865
Thats because we have outdated tipping practices so they can pay their employees below wage.
Vonya
That really should be illegal as the tip is supposed to be a bonus, not your actual basic