You may think that you are booking a very cheap hotel because that is what is in the advertisement. But you don’t know and you will just wonder when your final bill arrives- the overall cost is more than what you have expected. This is because of the hidden charges that the hotel has added to your bill without your knowledge.
Make sure that you equip yourself with the proper knowledge to guarantee that you will not become a victim of this when you are travelling.
The following is a list of the most common charges that most hotels add to your bill:
- Resort fees- even if you didn’t touch or you just went to the so-called resort to check it out you were charged a fee. The rate of a resort fee can equal to other fees like gym fees and WiFi connection fees. Once you notice something odd in your receipt make sure that you take it up with the hotel management calmly.
- Parking fees- $50 per day is the estimated cost of city parking. If your hotel will charge you with something worth more, you can lessen it by parking in another lot which is cheaper and just close to the hotel that you are staying.
- Fitness center fees- beware of these kinds of fees. They can charge you with it even without touching any gym equipment.
- Early departure charges- this is usually charged when the guest leaves at an earlier time than what they have recorded on the hotel’s log book. The average charge of most hotels is $50.
- Cancellation Policies- this usually happens on small properties that are owned privately. When you cancel your booking you are charged a fee
- Phone usage- the telephone on the bedside table is not for free. Using this will be charged. Other hotels may even charge you even for local calls. You need to make sure that you know the policies regarding phone usage.
- Internet connection charges and daily WiFi usage fees- this charges are more common on expensive hotels
- Housekeeping service charge
- Energy or electricity usage fee
Reducing the cost of your stay
Things like the following will help a lot in order to cut down your expenses. You need to avail of these free services so that you can save money.
- Free breakfast
- Complimentary coffee and tea
- Afternoon snacks with wine
- Newspapers
- WiFi (whenever and wherever available)