So, where did resort fees come from? There are a few reasons why these unwanted extra charges have become popular. However, in the interest of making a few extra bucks, hotels began to charge every guest a “resort fee.” Whether a guest used the amenity or not, the resort fee was added to every guests’ bill. (Granted, most hotels simply include amenities in their total price anyway.) Many hotels used to charge their guests a fee if they wanted to, say, use the gym or pool for one day.Ī hotel guest only had to pay the additional gym fee if they used the gym. So, what is a resort fee, anyway? Also referred to as an amenity fee, resort fees are meant to cover the cost of the hotel’s extra amenities. The Top 10 Vegas Hotels Without Resort Fees
