Page Contents<\/p>
- What Are Resort Fees?<\/a><\/li>
- Which Brands Waive Resort Fees on Award Stays?<\/a>
- Hilton Honors<\/a><\/li>
- World of Hyatt<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Which Brands Charge Resort Fees on Award Stays?<\/a>
- ALL Accor<\/a><\/li>
- Choice Privileges<\/a><\/li>
- I Prefer<\/a><\/li>
- IHG One Rewards<\/a><\/li>
- Marriott Bonvoy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Hotels That May Charge Resort Fees on Award Stays<\/a>
- Radisson Rewards<\/a><\/li>
- Wyndham Rewards\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li>
- Resort Fees on Award Stays FAQ<\/a>
- Does Hyatt charge resort fees on award stays?<\/a><\/li>
- Does IHG charge resort fees on award stays?<\/a><\/li>
- Does Marriott charge resort fees on award stays?<\/a><\/li>
- Does Hilton charge resort fees on award stays?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
What Are Resort Fees?<\/span><\/h2>\n
A resort or destination fee is an additional charge that properties can impose to “cover” the cost of amenities. This fee can include the use of facilities, such as the pool or gym, as well as general hotel features like Wi-Fi. Fees can range from a few dollars per night to well over $150 per day of your stay. Looking at you, Fisher Island Resort and Club<\/a> in Miami.<\/p>\n
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Credit: Fisher Island Resort and Club<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Even if you never step foot in the pool or touch the Wi-Fi, you'll still be responsible for paying these fees. Worst of all, award stays using your points or free night certificates aren't always immune to these extra costs. However, several loyalty programs waive these fees when you use your points or free night certificates to book your stays.<\/p>\n
Let's take a look at the policies in place for each major hotel loyalty program.<\/p>\n
Which Brands Waive Resort Fees on Award Stays?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Hilton Honors<\/span><\/h3>\n
When you use your Hilton Honors<\/a> points or free nights for a hotel, you don't have to pay these fees, regardless of elite status. Per Hilton's terms<\/a>:<\/p>\n
No resort fees on Reward stays booked using all Points, or for promotional free night stays (e.g., issued by credit card partners, etc.).<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. Credit: Hilton<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n World of Hyatt<\/span><\/h3>\n
World of Hyatt<\/a> doesn't charge resort fees to those on award stays (using points or free night awards). Additionally, top-tier Hyatt Globalist members<\/a> are exempt from paying resort fees on eligible cash stays, as per the terms outlined\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Related:\u00a0Hyatt Displays Resort Fees in Search Results After Being Sued<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Which Brands Charge Resort Fees on Award Stays?<\/span><\/h2>\n
ALL Accor<\/span><\/h3>\n
Award stays booked using ALL Accor points do not enjoy waived resort fees. With that said, you can use points to offset resort fees if they are part of the prepaid rate. Per the T&Cs<\/a>:<\/p>\n
On the website and in the ALL.com app, Reward Points can only be used for a minimum of 1,000 Reward Points. This entitles you to a discount of 20 euros on the full price of the booking and expenses included at the time of booking. Some taxes cannot be paid with your Reward Points. 2,000 Reward Points will lead to a discount of 40 euros on the booking, and Reward Points (after 2,000 Reward Points) can only be used in multiples of 2,000 Reward Points.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Choice Privileges<\/span><\/h3>\n
You'll be on the hook for resort fees if making a redemption at a Choice Privileges<\/a> property that charges any of these fees. According to the terms<\/a>:<\/p>\n
Does not include incidental charges or fees: <\/em>Your reward night does not include incidental charges and\/or resort fees that may be imposed by the hotel.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I Prefer<\/span><\/h3>\n
Award stays booked through I Prefer are unfortunately not exempt from resort fees. As per the terms and conditions<\/a>:<\/p>\n
When redeeming Points for an Award Stays, the Award Stay includes the cost of a single or double standard room at a Participating Property, but may not include room tax\/service charge, and extra-person charges, if any. All other charges, including incidentals and resort fees and are the responsibility of the Member and are not included in the Award Stay.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
IHG One Rewards<\/span><\/h3>\n
On both award bookings and cash bookings, regardless of your status, the fee will not be waived with IHG One Rewards<\/a>. Per IHG's terms, paragraph 48<\/a>:<\/p>\n
Resort fees and\/or service charges at individual hotels may apply. These charges are paid directly to the hotel prior to Check-Out.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Vietnam. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Marriott Bonvoy<\/span><\/h3>\n
Resort fees are not waived for Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> members using points or free night awards. All bookings \u2014 regardless of your elite status level \u2014 will need to fork out the funds if staying at a Marriott property that assesses these fees. Per the terms and conditions<\/a>:<\/p>\n
(4) The Free Night Award includes all applicable taxes; however, the Member may be responsible for payment of additional mandatory resort fees at Participating Properties where resort fees are applicable.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Related:\u00a0Marriott Displays Resort Fees in Compliance With Court Order<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Hotels That May Charge Resort Fees on Award Stays<\/span><\/h2>\n
The following properties may or may not charge resort fees on award bookings.<\/p>\n
Radisson Rewards<\/span><\/h3>\n
With Radisson Rewards<\/a>, it is ultimately up to the property to charge destination fees or waive them on award bookings. Make sure to research the hotel before you commit, so that you don\u2019t end up with any unpleasant surprises.<\/p>\n
You should be able to see if a property charges resort fees by making a mock booking online. If, however, you are still unsure, you can contact the property and ask.<\/p>\n
Wyndham Rewards\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Wyndham\u2019s official policy<\/a> states that destination and resort fees should<\/em> be waived on award stays with Wyndham Rewards<\/a>:<\/p>\n
A Free Night at a Participating Destination covers room rate only, including local taxes and resort\/facility fees<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Unfortunately, not all properties are aware of this. If you do get charged a resort fee, you can either show Wyndham\u2019s terms to the agent and ask to have them waived or contact Wyndham customer service directly.<\/p>\n
It's also worth noting that redemptions for stays at Caesars properties are excluded from this policy. So you won't avoid Las Vegas resort fees when you book a Caesars property through Wyndham Rewards.<\/p>\n
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort in Puerto Rico. Credit: Wyndham<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n
Regardless of how you feel about resort fees, they're out there, and it's up to you as a customer to do your research beforehand. Then, you can decide whether the fee being tacked onto your booking is tolerable or is grounds for making other plans. Most resort fees are overall affordable, but some can get pretty extensive.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tResort Fees on Award Stays FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDoes Hyatt charge resort fees on award stays?<\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLuckily, whenever you make a booking using your World of Hyatt points for a property that assesses resort or destination fees, you will enjoy that fee waived.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Does IHG charge resort fees on award stays?<\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUnfortunately, there is no way to get these resort fees waived on award stays when using IHG One Rewards to book your stay \u2014 nor is there a way to get them waived by earning status with the program.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Does Marriott charge resort fees on award stays?<\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAll award stays booked with Marriott Bonvoy points will be charged a resort or destination fee if that property includes them, and your status will not help you waive those charges away.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Does Hilton charge resort fees on award stays?<\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRegardless of your elite status with Hilton Honors, award stays will enjoy waived resort or destination fees.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Does IHG charge resort fees on award stays?<\/a><\/li>
- Wyndham Rewards\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Choice Privileges<\/a><\/li>
- World of Hyatt<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Which Brands Waive Resort Fees on Award Stays?<\/a>
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