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Caesars Palace the latest to hike resort fees
The dreaded resort fees are on the rise again on the Las Vegas Strip.
Caesars Palace has hiked its daily resort fee from $39 to $45, which takes it above $50 including tax.
Caesars said that is generally in line with other luxury Strip properties. It is the company’s first resort fee increase since 2017.
The Rio, which Caesars is selling to New York based Imperial Companies, also announced a daily resort fee hike from $32 to $35.
Caesars will continue operating the Rio for at least the next two years.
Rival MGM Resorts recently increased fees at three Vegas properties, the ARIA, Vdara and Bellagio to $45.
Wynn resorts also did the same a few months ago.
The issue over the legality of mandatory resorts fees is getting scrutiny from Coingress.
A bi-partisan bill called the ‘Hotel Advertising Transparency Act of 2019’ aims to curb the practice and make hotel pricing more transparent.
They were described as ‘deceptive hidden fees’ that need to be regulated by legislation.
According to bill sponsor Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson hotels are raking in up to $3 billion a year in fees.
Resort fees generally cover the use of the pool and fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and local phone calls, but are mandatory regardless of whether a guest uses these services.
Congress wants to ensure any resort fees are included in the pre-tax room rate.
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