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Outrage Over Excessive Hotel Fees and Shady Payment Practices (Hotel Short)
Published on August 12, 2025Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner ProgramConsumers are past being pissed! A growing wave of consumer outrage is sweeping across the hotel industry as guests increasingly face exorbitant incidental or deposit fees, often exceeding $100 for a single overnight stay at non-resort properties with no food and beverage outlets or paid parking. These hefty charges, tacked on at check-in, are causing significant financial strain and leaving many feeling exploited, and creating an accounting nightmare for…
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