What's all the buzz about Hidden Hotel Charges?

This seems to be a big deal with hotel guests all accross the United States.

Hotel chains in tourist cities recognize the value of having competative rates on hi-way bilboards

and on the Internet. They have discovered a way to raise their prices and still appear competative.

Conduct your own study..

Run a Google or Yahoo search for "Hidden Hotel Charges". Your results will display

many articles that have been published via the National Print and Internet media."

The links below are just 4 of these articles that attempt to expose the problem:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/travellog/2007/04/hidden_hotel_fees_the_horror.html

http://www.fodors.com/news/story_2921.html

http://www.forbestraveler.com/resorts-hotels/hidden-hotel-fees-story.html

http://www.beallmansion.com/hidden_charges/hidden_charges_usa_today.html

New Orleans is among theVery Best tourist cities in the United States

Let's face it... Fantastic Food, Music, Entertainment, History, Architechture, Nature and Much More.

New Orleans is a World Class Destination even though Katrina Destroyed much of the suburbs

*Most New Orleans Northshore Hotels don't charge many of these fees.**Some hotels reveal these charges in fine print during sign-in.

        1. Parking - Some New Orleans hotels charge up to $50/night parking charge (More during peak season)
        2. Resort Fee - Some New Orleans hotels charge a resort fee of +- $30/night
        3. In-room Safe fee - $4 - $10/night whether you use the safe or not.
        4. Room Service Fee - +- $15/delivery in addition to the overpriced food items you purchase
        5. Extra Towel Fee. - Usually $5/towel/night plus a +-$15 dollar charge if you fail to personally return the towel(s)
        6. Bellman Fee - $10 to $15 even if you don't use their service.
        7. Telephone Fee - up to $2.50/night even if you don't use the phone
        8. Housekeeping fee - Up to $25/night - Huh? Yes believe it, or not.
        9. Groundskeeping - Up to $30/night - !#%$&* - Yes believe it or not
        10. Newspaper Fee - $3 to $5 per day
        11. Mini-bar Restocking Fee - Up to $10/time used plus the charge for items purchased.
        12. Wifi Fee - Usually $10/night even if you don't travel with a laptop.
        13. Swimming Pool and/or Fitness Center Fee - Up to $25/night even if you don't use them
        14. Specially programmed televisions that default to "Pay Per View" channels and charge up to $15.99 per program
        15. Long distance Charges - Up to $10 1st minute + $2 for additional minutes.
          (Even if you have a long distance card or are dialing a toll free number.)


          Good News! Since New Orleans is such an exciting and fun city,
          hotels in the party area often give customers Free Ear Plugs

Ask about Hidden Charges when you make a reservation at any Hotel Anywhere.