Hotel Tax

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We are Staying next end of April for 3 nights at the Hyatt Centric French Quarter, i have had a online chat with them to ask how much Room Tax will i pay and cannot get a answer from them all they say is Contact the Agent who you have booked the Room Through as we have not Booked Direct with them,but my Travel Agent does not Know that i have also e mailed them twice and no Reply surely the Hotel should Know how much it is, I have not had this problem with the Other Two Hotels In Vegas and Chicago they replied no problem with how much and how much Deposit Needed, Any Ideas Please

Answer

It’s understandable that you’d be frustrated trying to get clear information about hotel taxes, especially when booking through a travel agent. Here are some key things to consider:

1) Hotel Taxes in New Orleans: In New Orleans, hotel taxes typically consist of several components, including state, local, and hotel-specific taxes. Generally, the hotel tax rate for the city is around 14-16% of the room rate. This can vary slightly depending on the location of the hotel, and sometimes additional fees (e.g., tourism fees, convention center district taxes) may apply. Hyatt Centric is located in the French Quarter, so you can expect taxes on the higher end of this range.

2) Why the Hotel Can’t Provide the Tax Amount: The reason you may be getting vague answers from the hotel is that they don't know the exact amount of the tax until the final price is calculated based on your reservation details (i.e., room rate, stay duration, any additional services you may use, etc.). Since you didn’t book directly, they may not have access to the final price breakdown and are redirecting you to your travel agent, who holds the booking details. This can be especially true if the booking agent used a platform or a third-party site to secure your reservation.

3) Next Steps:

Contact your Travel Agent again: Try to get a clear breakdown of your reservation, including the taxes and any additional fees. If they have booked through a third-party website (such as Expedia or Booking.com), you should also be able to find the tax breakdown on your booking confirmation.
Check Your Booking Confirmation: Sometimes, the tax rate and any deposits or fees are listed in the booking confirmation email or on the website where you made the reservation. Look for an itemized list of charges or taxes.
Call the Hotel Directly: If you’re still not able to get clarity, try calling the Hyatt Centric directly and ask for the general hotel tax rate for stays in the French Quarter. They may be able to give you an estimate based on your check-in date.

4) Deposit Information: Generally, Hyatt Centric and most hotels require a deposit for incidentals upon check-in. This is typically charged as a hold on your credit card and is refundable if no damages or additional charges are incurred during your stay. The amount can range from $50 to $100 per night, but this can vary, so it’s important to confirm this directly with the hotel as well.

5) What You Can Expect to Pay: If we assume a room tax rate of 14-16%, on a typical $200 per night room rate, you could be looking at a tax charge of around $28 to $32 per night, or roughly $84 to $96 for your 3-night stay. The actual amount will depend on your room rate and any additional fees.

I hope this helps clarify things! You may need to get in touch with your travel agent for the final, detailed tax breakdown, but in general, hotel taxes in New Orleans will fall within the range I mentioned above. Safe travels!

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