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Old 03-07-2022, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MSchad View Post
You are correct that they aren’t “free.” Our amenities fee pays for the majority of the cost to maintain and operate. Just like it pays for our pools, pickle ball courts, rec centers, etc. All the amenities we enjoy.
If you check into a hotel and there is no extra charge for the beach or pool, I consider that the beach and pool are free. If you check into a hotel and there is a $50 resort fee to use the beach or pool, I consider that the beach and pool are extra. Just as in flying on a plane - if the Coca Cola is free, I consider it free. If I have to pay $3, I do not consider it free. I understand that the free coke is built into the ticket price but there is a difference between the two models. I was at a hotel once where there was a separate charge for the phone - which I didn’t even use. If the phone surcharge had been included in the price of the room, it would not have bothered me.