🧵 1/5: My NYC hotel bill included 21 charges, 9 of which were "destination fees." Total fees for 2 rooms: $240. #business
🧵 1/5: My NYC hotel bill included 21 charges, 9 of which were "destination fees." Total fees for 2 rooms: $240. #business
🧵 2/5: Thompson Central Park NY insisted I pay fees despite reports that hotels waive them. Some debatable perks included.
🧵 3/5: Luxury hotels risk guests feeling deceived with hidden fees. $2 billion in fees paid by consumers pre-pandemic.
🧵 4/5: Hotels hope mandatory fees become the norm, like baggage fees for airlines. Guests aren't happy.
🧵 5/5: Transparency in hotel pricing is crucial. Guests deserve to know the true cost before booking.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/21/what-is-a-destination-fee-and-why-are-more-hotels-charging-them.html