User Charging Laptop at Paris Las Vegas Hotel Incurs Fee of $50
In a recent turn of events, a guest at the Paris Las Vegas hotel was left bewildered and frustrated after being charged $50 for charging their laptop. This fee, which the reader found "even more outrageous" compared to the $26 for a bottle of water at the Aria Las Vegas, has sparked outrage among travellers and raised questions about the high prices and fees in some Las Vegas hotels.
The incident occurred at the Paris Las Vegas, where a guest's daughter was working on her laptop. The minibar, located near the small desk, seemed to be the source of the unexpected charge. Unbeknownst to the guest, the minibar outlet had a hidden $50 fee for unauthorized usage.
The guest was notified of the charge on their bill, but the cause remained a mystery. Upon inquiry, the hotel staff initially referred them to a small sign revealing the fee. However, the staff could not refund the charge as it was a third-party fee.
This practice of charging for unplugging minibar items is not universally standard but has gained attention due to guest complaints and negative publicity. Some Las Vegas hotels, including Paris Las Vegas, charge these fees because the minibar setup is monitored, and any disconnection can trigger charges, viewed as a damage or service fee by the hotel.
The high scrutiny and protective policies around minibars, partly due to their high prices and the hotel's desire to prevent unauthorized use or removal of minibar contents, reflect this trend. For instance, Paris Las Vegas offers a service to remove the minibar entirely for a fee, indicating how they monetize minibar access and its control.
While the hotel industry in Las Vegas is known for high ancillary fees and strict minibar policies, exact fees for unplugging cords are not widespread and may be part of particular hotels' strict minibar management or newer policies to avoid minibar theft or misuse.
This story serves as another example of the high prices and fees in some Las Vegas hotels, following a previous instance shared by travel blogger Gary Leff, where someone was charged $26 for a bottle of water at the Aria Las Vegas. Leff writes for View From The Wing. The reader did not specify the exact time when the incident at the Paris Las Vegas occurred, nor did they reveal their identity in the story shared with Gary Leff.
The guest's unexpected $50 charge at the Paris Las Vegas hotel was not for bottled water, as in the case of the Aria Las Vegas, but for unauthorized use of the minibar outlet while charging their laptop. This incident highlights the casino-and-gambling city's lifestyle, where fees for amenities and services can be exorbitant and unpredictable, affecting travelers' experiences.
