I bought the hotel room on Priceline, which allows you to 'Name Your Own Price' and save big. Hotel Deals Nyc DecemberThe savings are big if you bid strategically. However, upon check-in at the hotel, I was informed that there is a fee for using resort of $20 per night per room. "A fee for using the hotel amenities?" I asked. I was informed that the hotel has implemented a resort fee but not to worry as it included many services that would normally have additional charges. In the case of Treasure Island, the $20 fee includes: In room high speed internet access In room local and toll free phone calls Daily local newspaper at Guest Services Access to fitness center Admission to Christian Audigier The Nightclub (Thur - Sun) Access to VIP viewing area for Sirens of TI show Printed airline boarding passes at Guest Services Copies and faxes (up to 10 pages) and notary services $20 resort credit for future stay The problem I have is that the resort fee is mandatory even if you do not want to use these services. Furthermore, many hotels include these services without charging a resort fee -- fitness center and daily newspaper most specifically. In my case, I did not take advantage of any of the services included in the fee except for the daily newspaper. http://www.besthostfinder.info">Best Hotel Finder Click here I decided to do some research on resort fees and found that many hotels are now adding a resort fee above and beyond the advertised hotel room rate. They range from a few dollars a night to as high as $20/night and beyond. This is somewhat deceptive, especially in the case of making a hotel room reservation on non-refundable sites like Priceline and Hotwire. Should these fees not be disclosed before you buy? Technically, they are disclosed. They are in the fine print most of the time and consumers need to be aware of them. There is not too much consumers can do about them. Read the fine print when you are making a reservation and when you receive your reservation confirmation via email. Bring a copy of your reservation and if you are charged with an undisclosed fee, ask to speak to the manager. http://www.besthostfinder.info">Find Cheapest Hotel Click hereAbout the Author: