Whatever you call them—amenity fees, destination fees, facility fees or resort charges, these semi-hidden fees can end up being a huge travel expense.
You know how you book a room that’s initially advertised at under $100 per night and then it has suddenly ballooned to more than $150? That’s partially because of taxes, but another huge chunk is likely from resort fees.
Why resort fees are so annoying Sometimes referred to as amenity fees, destination fees, facility fees or resort charges, these semi-hidden fees are one of the most brutal — and increasingly common — aspects of travel. But especially at lower-cost hotels, resort fees can represent a bigger chunk of your lodging expenses than that. Take, for example, the DoubleTree by Hilton HLT Hotel Alana on Waikiki Beach. At the initial booking page, you’re presented with a one-night stay in October 2023 for $235. But then you’re hit with an additional $49 in taxes and $35 for a resort fee, bringing your total cost to about $320. That’s a 35% increase over the price you were presented with.
How to avoid resort fees Because resort fees are required on rooms that charge them, avoiding them requires effort. Make your case in person Sometimes asking an employee to waive your fee may do the trick. You cannot simply refuse to pay resort fees, but — just as some hotel employees are occasionally empowered to compensate you — the employee might have authority to remove your resort fee.
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