YahooTravel: 5 common hotel check-in mistakes that could cost you upgrades and perks
Yahoo Travel turns to Savvy CEO Eric Goldreyer for its breakdown of hotel check-in mistakes that cost travelers upgrades and perks. The biggest one: hidden fees. Goldreyer warns they often "add 30-40% more to the advertised price" by the time resort fees, parking, and service charges are tallied. His fix: skip the middleman. "When possible, book directly with the hotel or property manager, or use platforms that connect you directly," he says. "This often leads to better rates, clearer policies and faster, more reliable customer service.
