Hotel charges and charities - WTF ???
 

ok - so just checking out of the Marriott and I'm seeing $14.22 charge on the bill for Habitat for Humanity

fine cause - I've donated to them in the past
but

I never authorized such a charge - why do they throw it on the bill without asking me first? is this normal? anyone see this type of thing before?

Normally I hardely ever look at the bill - just happened to scan it quick this time.. just wish they would have asked before throwing this extra 'fee' on there..

Thats prety fucked up, I'm sur eyou should get it back, yeah its good to donate but in this case it's principle

My guess would be that it's a promotion they're having where they donate a % of your bill to the charity on your behalf and they've decided to itemize it so you know.

If that's not the case and the $14.22 is an extra fee on top of the hotel stay, I wouldn't be happy at all.

never heard of this one b4. Let us know what you find out. I stay at marriott all the time. Will check my bill next time.

Maybe you checked something off by accident?

just talked with them - they said its a 'new' thing that they are trying out based on a % of the bill - most people don't mind but if I didnt want it they are willing to take it off..

they are saying that it benefits the local chapter..

I'm cool with it - will pay it - just think they should say before hand as an 'option' :2 cents:

anyways this place is nice and I recommend it to anyone that wants to stay: Los Suenos Marriott - http://www.lsrm.com/hotel.html

oh btw - its not for all rooms they said - just for the executive suite people..