Berlin
fromTravel + Leisure
1 hour ago10 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid at Hotel Check-in and Checkout-and How to Make Your Stay Smoother
Follow hotel etiquette and inquire about fees and check-in options to enhance your stay.
With the FIFA World Cup set to descend on the region this summer, city officials announced this week that hidden hotel fees and surprise credit card holds will soon be illegal under a new rule finalized by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. The measure aims to rein in last-minute add-ons like "resort," "destination" or "service" fees that quietly inflate room rates long after travelers think they've locked in a price.