Resort Fee

A mandatory daily charge some hotels add on top of the room rate, ostensibly bundling amenities such as Wi-Fi, pool access, the fitness center, or local calls. Resort fees matter in group contracts because they can add $25 to $50 per room per night on top of the negotiated group rate, materially changing the true cost of a block even when the headline rate looks competitive. Waiving or reducing the resort fee is a common, high-value concession — across a large block over several nights, a waived fee can save more than a modest rate cut. Always confirm whether a quoted rate includes or excludes resort fees before comparing hotels, and get any waiver written into the contract rather than promised verbally.