How much can hotels charge for damages?

Industry experts say hotels typically absorb the costs related to basic nuisance claims, such as broken glassware or a broken lamp. These smaller types of claims can average between $5,000 to $12,000 a year for a 120-room hotel.

Can a hotel sue me?

A room reservation—even when it’s not prepaid—is a contract, which a hotel is legally obligated to honor. You could sue for breach of contract, but that won’t solve your immediate accommodations problem.

Can you get a refund for a hotel room?

“The hotel has the legal right to keep the money,” she says. “But I’ve found that if you have a reasonable excuse for canceling the room, most places will offer you a refund without you even having to ask.”

What happens if a hotel charges you for damages or theft?

When damages or theft occurs, the hotel or motel will document the damage or theft (generally by taking digital photographs of the affected parts of the room, evidence of smoking, etc.), then post appropriate charges to the guest’s credit or debit card on file.

Are hotels becoming more aggressive in pursuing damage claims?

While hotels don’t release internal figures on damage claims, some evidence suggests a trend toward hotels more aggressively pursuing guests accused of damaging their rooms. There are also precautions you can take to prevent a delayed or late charge to your credit card after you check out.

Do you charge for makeup damage at your hotel?

“We don’t charge unless the damage is beyond normal wear and tear, or looks obviously avoidable, as a result of guests’ activity generally in violation of our policies regarding smoking or children,” he says. (He says it isn’t pets or kids that cause the most damage, but makeup.

Do hotels charge incidental fees after your stay?

There is a possibility for your hotel stay to cost more, and it may catch you by surprise when checking out. In some instances, you may come across incidental fees in your credit card bill after your hotel stay, and they can make you feel like the hotel has tricked you. So, what do hotels charge for incidentals?