No Nonsense Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 First off, they should be illegal. As far as I’m concerned, if you don’t use any of the services you’re be charged for, that should be a refundable charge or you shouldn’t be charged in the first place. Second, has anyone gotten out of paying this fee or have you disputed the charges with your card company and won? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmirOfShmo Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 minute ago, No Nonsense said: First off, they should be illegal. As far as I’m concerned, if you don’t use any of the services you’re be charged for, that should be a refundable charge or you shouldn’t be charged in the first place. Second, has anyone gotten out of paying this fee or have you disputed the charges with your card company and won? Agreed. As a lifetime Titanium at Marriott I have never been able to have it removed when staying at any of their resorts. When I had top status with Hilton I didn't escape the fees at the Hilton Barbados. Not sure about the other hotel chains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Fwiw I think they should just be loaded into the room rate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CousinsCowgirl84 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) Just file a chargeback and see what happens. You risk being barred from booking with the chain again but I don’t think that is very likely. so far every charge back I have filed with my CC company has went through. Edited June 23, 2022 by CousinsCowgirl84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmirOfShmo Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 3 hours ago, CousinsCowgirl84 said: Just file a chargeback and see what happens. You risk being barred from booking with the chain again but I don’t think that is very likely. so far every charge back I have filed with my CC company has went through. For resort fees you've been successful in having them reversed? What chain(s)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Eh. It's a trend in business. Claim one price for something, and then actually charge a higher price. Just look at your cell phone bill for the "$40 a month" service you signed up for. And it's going to continue growing, until a law gets passed, demanding truth in advertising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Nonsense Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 28 minutes ago, Larry said: Eh. It's a trend in business. Claim one price for something, and then actually charge a higher price. Just look at your cell phone bill for the "$40 a month" service you signed up for. And it's going to continue growing, until a law gets passed, demanding truth in advertising. I can understand that. You’re paying for unlimited calls and texting, but resort fees are charges you for things you might not even use like WiFi, exercise room, news paper and access to a fax machine. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CousinsCowgirl84 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, EmirOfShmo said: For resort fees you've been successful in having them reversed? What chain(s)? No I didn’t say that. I said file a charge back and see what happens. For all of the chargebacks I have filed, I have gotten to keep my money. The credit card company gives you a credit as soon as you file the charge back so worst case you don’t have go pay for it for a few months while they decide. Also the retailer has to respond within a certain amount of time or you automatically win. I suspect a lot of larger businesses do not have a team dedicated to handling chargebacks and just accept a chargeback as shrinkage. Edited June 23, 2022 by CousinsCowgirl84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Gosh, I mean, you know or should know these are part of the deal. It’s like tipping. If you can’t afford to tip, then you can’t afford to go. Agree with TEG, they should just be baked in, but everyone knows (or should know) they aren’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Nonsense Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, PleaseBlitz said: Gosh, I mean, you know or should know these are part of the deal. It’s like tipping. If you can’t afford to tip, then you can’t afford to go. Agree with TEG, they should just be baked in, but everyone knows (or should know) they aren’t. That’s totally different. Tipping is an option and most people don’t mind tipping for good service. Hotel resort fees are not optional and you’re paying for services you very well won’t use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, No Nonsense said: That’s totally different. Tipping is an option and most people don’t mind tipping for good service. Hotel resort fees are not optional and you’re paying for services you very well won’t use. Tipping is not optional either unless you are a degenerate asshole. Who doesn’t use the WiFi What hotel charges you to use the fax? Your complaints make no sense. Edited June 24, 2022 by PleaseBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Nonsense Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 1 minute ago, PleaseBlitz said: Tipping is not optional either unless you are a degenerate asshole. You sound ridiculous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wiggles Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, PleaseBlitz said: Who doesn’t use the WiFi Meh I have unlimited data on my phone so I rarely connect to wifi even at home. 4 minutes ago, No Nonsense said: You sound ridiculous. Nah he's right about tipping. People should tip more imo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Nonsense Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 8 minutes ago, PleaseBlitz said: Tipping is not optional either unless you are a degenerate asshole. Who doesn’t use the WiFi What hotel charges you to use the fax? Your complaints make no sense. You really need to stop judging everybody. I’ve never once used WiFi at a resort. And from what a I’ve read, using the fax is often apart of the resort fee. 3 minutes ago, Captain Wiggles said: Meh I have unlimited data on my phone so I rarely connect to wifi even at home. Nah he's right about tipping. People should tip more imo. I actually tip, but it’s optional. I have no problem for people not tipping bad service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearrock Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 There are many packaged in services people pay for but don't use. I don't text but I can't remove that from my cell plan. I only watch handful of the hundreds of channels on cable. It is what it is. Just consider it a part of the price increase that they didn't want to bake into the daily room rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont Taze Me Bro Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, No Nonsense said: You sound ridiculous. Says the guy crying about paying fees for wi-fi and fax machines at a ****ing resort.............. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Nonsense Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 Just now, Dont Taze Me Bro said: Says the guy crying about paying fees for wi-fi and fax machines at a ****ing resort.............. Sticking up for a buddy. I see. Lol That’s where you’re 100% wrong. Resorts aren’t the only one that charges these ridiculous fees. Regular hotels do now. IMO, you should never be charged for something you don’t use. Maybe you’re financially secure and don’t give a damn. Many of us don’t have it that way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Tipping is optional. Also, I go to resorts. You are a bad person. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Nonsense Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 Just now, PleaseBlitz said: Tipping is optional. Also, I go to resorts. You are a bad person. Stop trying to twist it to make your point seem legit. We’re talking about resort fees, not resorts. If you were paying attention instead of insulting, resorts aren’t the only ones charging these ridiculous fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, No Nonsense said: IMO, you should never be charged for something you don’t use. In our capitalist society (and I ♥️ capitalism) the solution is for you to not go to places that charge you for things you dont want to be charged for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wiggles Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 7 minutes ago, No Nonsense said: IMO, you should never be charged for something you don’t use. You new to America? I tend to agree but capitalism does not. 🤑 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Nonsense Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 What do you guys get charged for that you don’t use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 21 minutes ago, Captain Wiggles said: Meh I have unlimited data on my phone so I rarely connect to wifi even at home. Some of us work when we travel. Others of use REALIZE THE WIFI IS BAKED INTO THE ****ING HOTEL CHARGE and just accept it and pay for it without whining. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Nonsense Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 Just now, PleaseBlitz said: Some of us work when we travel. Others of use REALIZE THE WIFI IS BAKED INTO THE ****ING HOTEL CHARGE and just accept it and pay for it without whining. Good, then they should charge YOU!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, No Nonsense said: What do you guys get charged for that you don’t use? My kids private school. 🤣 3 minutes ago, No Nonsense said: Good, then they should charge YOU!!! Ultimately, they charge my law firm. I don't get angry about it. ***** Sometimes, I stay at a hotel and they charge based on what you actually use, so I have a room, but I sleep on the floor and demand the hotel not charge me for the bed. They love this and I have like peak membership benefits. Edited June 24, 2022 by PleaseBlitz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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