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$50 Per Minute For Late Checkout And $2000 Per Extra Trash Bag, Airbnb’s Fees Can Be Insane

by Gary Leff on March 2, 2023

Mar 02 2023

I’ve seen horror story after horror story, from requiring guests to mow the lawn to losing a day of their long weekend having to wait for plumbers. But I’m not sure I’ve ever seen anything quite like the listing from Corpus Christi, Texas that includes a charge of $50 per minute for late check-out and $50 per minute for early check-in (something usually offered free, if a unit is available). The property owner likes $50 charges, adding that much if guests wear shoes in the house. also

Hyatt Changing Award Prices, With U.S. Hotels, All-Inclusives And Luxury Properties Costing More Points

by Gary Leff on March 1, 2023

Mar 01 2023

Hyatt has announced its annual redemption category changes which will go into effect March 28 at 8 a.m. Central time. Overall 372 properties are changing category, with 214 going up and 158 going down.

Overall U.S. hotels are going up, while Europe and Asia should get less expensive. In general the best and most luxurious hotels are going up, even in regions where redemption categories are falling generally. And all-inclusives get more expensive.

Always Claim Up To $200 Compensation When You’re Denied Marriott Elite Benefits

by Gary Leff on February 25, 2023

Feb 25 2023

It can be a pain to ask for the benefits guarantee, and Marriott will often deny it in the first instance based on the hotel claiming to have been compliant when they obviously weren’t. But it’s worth claiming the money because – since Marriott doesn’t do enough to keep hotels delivering on program benefits – consistently having to pay out for their elite benefits misdeeds is what will keep properties in line.

Westin Hotels Used To Let You Use Free Workout Gear. Their New Program Makes You Pay.

by Gary Leff on February 17, 2023

Feb 17 2023

Chalk this up to another cost cut, where a major hotel chain eats into its brand by charging guests as much or more than before while delivering less. It’s Westin exiting the wellness space without saying they’re exiting the wellness space.

Secrets Of The Wyndham Rewards Program

by Gary Leff on February 16, 2023

Feb 16 2023

Did you know that Wyndham has a secret Titanium elite level? Do you know how early check-in, late check-out, and upgrades are supposed to work? And how much hotels get charged for your points, and paid when you stay on a free night?

Free Night Awards Available All Year At The Conrad Maldives

by Gary Leff on February 13, 2023

Feb 13 2023

One of Hilton’s most aspirational properties, the Conrad Maldives, has standard free night award availability nearly every day for the rest of the year (through December 20, 2023). That’s not normally the case.

A Peek Into How Hotel Owners Are Pushing To Skimp On Guest Experience

by Gary Leff on February 13, 2023

Feb 13 2023

A major hotel asset manager wants to see luxury hotels end turndown service and for hotels to eliminate food service – and is pushing hotel chains to loosen their brand standards.

Housekeeping Set Me Up! My Room Looks Like Murder Scene And The Hotel Wants A Cleaning Fee.

by Gary Leff on February 8, 2023

Feb 08 2023

A hotel guest reports that they left their room in perfectly normal order when they checked out. On their way down the hall they handed their key to housekeeping. But after their stay the property charged them a $150 cleaning fee – and sent them photos.

And who boy, the photos are something, with hot sauce everywhere in the room – on the bed and bedding and even on the wall. It looks like blood!

“This Hotel Is Being Sold” Scam When The Hotel Wants To Raise Your Room Rate

by Gary Leff on February 6, 2023

Feb 06 2023

On February 12, the Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in the Phoenix area.

Events like this drive up hotel room rates. But if you book a year in advance you can often reserve a room at normal pricing, or book nights on points. And the hotel may look to try to wiggle out of the reservation.

IHG Food And Beverage Credit Benefit Going Live At Premium U.S. Hotels

by Gary Leff on February 3, 2023

Feb 03 2023

The food and beverage credit is a ‘choice benefit’ and members have been choosing these since the program launched and guests started reaching the required number of nights.

But they haven’t yet been able to spend them. These are $20 credits which can be applied to a stay folio for spending at hotel restaurants, in-room dining, minibar food and beverage items (and can be used to cover tax and tip where applicable). Fortunately they’re now going live in the first wave of a release.