Subscribe to get Updates
  • Login
Go Discovers
  • Home
  • Travel
    • Adventure Travel
    • Budget Travel
    • Business Traveling
    • Vacation
    • Mountain Travel
    • Travel Tips
      • Travel Photography
      • Trip Ideas
      • World Tour
    • Travel News
      • Travel Insurance
      • Travel Guides
      • Passport And Visa
  • Hotel Booking
    • Hotel Accommodation
    • Holiday Destination
    • Hotel And Resort
    • Ski Resorts
  • Outdoors
    • Camping
    • Desert Safari
    • Sea And Beaches
    • Jungle Safari
  • Food And Drink
  • Contact Us
  • Pages
    • About Us
    • Cookie Policy
    • DMCA
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Travel
    • Adventure Travel
    • Budget Travel
    • Business Traveling
    • Vacation
    • Mountain Travel
    • Travel Tips
      • Travel Photography
      • Trip Ideas
      • World Tour
    • Travel News
      • Travel Insurance
      • Travel Guides
      • Passport And Visa
  • Hotel Booking
    • Hotel Accommodation
    • Holiday Destination
    • Hotel And Resort
    • Ski Resorts
  • Outdoors
    • Camping
    • Desert Safari
    • Sea And Beaches
    • Jungle Safari
  • Food And Drink
  • Contact Us
  • Pages
    • About Us
    • Cookie Policy
    • DMCA
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
No Result
View All Result
HealthNews
Home Hotel And Resort

LAST RESORT Hilton Hotels sued over ‘deceptive resort fees that are ripping off guests

Natalie J. Allen by Natalie J. Allen
February 16, 2023
in Hotel And Resort
0

HILTON is being sued for “hiding the true price of hotel rooms” with resort fees or “mandatory charges.”

Guests who think they are getting a cheap room are later stung by the additional charges later in the booking process, in a move which has been slammed by law officials.

Hotel Booking

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson has filed a lawsuit against Hilton, accusing it of deceptive business practices, after what he said was a nationwide investigation involving the attorneys general of all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Mr. Peterson said Hilton engaged in “drip pricing,” a practice in which hotels hide part of the nightly rate from consumers by burying it in the fine print later in the booking process.

This allegedly allowed Hilton, one of the largest hotel chains globally with around 5,700 hotels, to list its rooms at artificially low rates, Mr. Peterson said in his lawsuit, making it harder for consumers to compare the prices hotel rooms accurately.

In a press release released yesterday, he explained: “For years, Hilton has misled consumers in Nebraska regarding the true cost of certain Hilton hotel rooms.
“They failed to heed warnings from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the mounting complaints from their own customers.”

“So with today’s lawsuit, on behalf of all Nebraska consumers, I ask the court to order Hilton to make necessary and meaningful changes to its business practices – but most importantly, to be transparent about its prices.”

The lawsuit says the FTC warned the hotel industry in 2012 that drip pricing — not listing additional fees along with the base price of a room — may violate federal consumer protection law.

It also says that Hilton was aware of the warning but continued to hide its fees.

A Hilton spokesperson said the company only has resort fees at a select few of its hotels and that customers are made aware of the charges.

They said: “Resort fees are charged at less than two percent of our properties globally, enable additional value for our guests, and are always fully disclosed when booking through Hilton channels.

“We have not yet been served the related documents, so will take the opportunity to review these before providing additional comment.”

Mr. Peterson seeks to force Hilton to display all prices for its rooms upfront, pay restitution to customers it allegedly mislead, and pay fines to the government.

According to the press release, Hilton charges hidden fees at 78 properties in the US with fees between $15 (£12) and $45 (£36) per night.

The news comes just days after the announcement that Marriott was also being sued for “deceptive resort fees.”

The Attorney General for the District of Columbia in the US, Karl A. Racine, said in a series of tweets: “Today I am suing Marriott International for charging consumers deceptive ‘resort fees’ when booking hotel rooms.

Previous Post

Columbus Pacific breaks floor on Pendry ski inn

Next Post

Hours after reserving, the inn helps itself to 50% of our very last bill

Natalie J. Allen

Natalie J. Allen

As a travel blogger, I strive to give my readers great travel tips to help them plan their own trips or find their next destination. I started my blog in 2012 when I decided I needed a new outlet for all of the wonderful experiences I had been having while traveling. Since then, I’ve shared my favorite hotels, restaurants, and sights with over 60,000 readers and have received a ton of feedback from them. My passion for travel comes from the amazing experiences I’ve had on the road and the people who inspire me every day. So what are you waiting for? Grab your passport and start planning your next adventure!

Next Post
Hours after reserving, the inn helps itself to 50% of our very last bill

Hours after reserving, the inn helps itself to 50% of our very last bill

No Result
View All Result

Popular Today

The proprietor of Holiday Inn becomes the first lodge group to awl plastic toilet miniatures

The proprietor of Holiday Inn becomes the first lodge group to awl plastic toilet miniatures

March 2, 2023
Riyadh’s midscale motel area presents finest commencing for builders

Riyadh’s midscale motel area presents finest commencing for builders

March 3, 2023
The best sleeping bags for summer camping

The best sleeping bags for summer camping

December 21, 2022
Norway cliff inn: Architect designs rooms suspended over Preikestolen

Norway cliff inn: Architect designs rooms suspended over Preikestolen

February 16, 2023
Andreessen Horowitz values camping enterprise Hipcamp at $127M

Andreessen Horowitz values camping enterprise Hipcamp at $127M

December 21, 2022
Playa Mundo Maya, Beach Holiday Destination Underway in Campeche Coast

Playa Mundo Maya, Beach Holiday Destination Underway in Campeche Coast

February 15, 2023

Trending Today

Martini Espresso – A Classic Cocktail Recipe for Cocktail Lovers

Martini Espresso – A Classic Cocktail Recipe for Cocktail Lovers

June 1, 2023
La Romana: car renting right now

La Romana: car renting right now

May 29, 2023
Desert Safari – How to Have an Amazing Vacation In The Desert

Desert Safari – How to Have an Amazing Vacation In The Desert

May 26, 2023
Top Ski Resorts In The World

Top Ski Resorts In The World

May 18, 2023
Cosby Campground – A Family-Friendly Place to Stay in North Carolina

Cosby Campground – A Family-Friendly Place to Stay in North Carolina

May 17, 2023
Business Travel: How to Travel for Business Without Losing Money

Business Travel: How to Travel for Business Without Losing Money

May 12, 2023

About Us

Go discover is best travel blog for you which gives you nest travel tips and tricks to use while travel so doesn't forget to read our daily blog.

Newsletter

Loading

Recent Post

Saudi officers inform residents to shun Turkey as excursion destination

Saudi officers inform residents to shun Turkey as excursion destination

February 15, 2023

What to Wear For A Desert Safari

February 4, 2023

PICS: Bollywood siren Sunny Leone’s amusing Dubai desolate tract safari

March 1, 2023

How To Grow Jalapeno Peppers In A Pot

December 17, 2022

Categories

  • Adventure Travel
  • Budget Travel
  • Business Traveling
  • Camping
  • Desert Safari
  • Food And Drink
  • Holiday Destination
  • Hotel Accommodation
  • Hotel And Resort
  • Hotel Booking
  • Jungle Safari
  • Mountain Travel
  • Outdoors
  • Passport And Visa
  • Sea And Beaches
  • Ski Resorts
  • Travel
  • Travel Guides
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel News
  • Travel Photography
  • Travel Tips
  • Trip Ideas
  • Vacation
  • World Tour
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • DMCA
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

© 2023 Godiscover - All Rights Reserved To Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Travel
    • Adventure Travel
    • Budget Travel
    • Business Traveling
    • Vacation
    • Mountain Travel
    • Travel Tips
      • Travel Photography
      • Trip Ideas
      • World Tour
    • Travel News
      • Travel Insurance
      • Travel Guides
      • Passport And Visa
  • Hotel Booking
    • Hotel Accommodation
    • Holiday Destination
    • Hotel And Resort
    • Ski Resorts
  • Outdoors
    • Camping
    • Desert Safari
    • Sea And Beaches
    • Jungle Safari
  • Food And Drink
  • Contact Us
  • Pages
    • About Us
    • Cookie Policy
    • DMCA
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use

© 2023 Godiscover - All Rights Reserved To Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In