Rob Wigley Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Having a chat on saturday night at Bridlington and was told by one couple their hotel had put an extra Tax of £1.75p a night on their room for the Northern weekender We need to know to get this STOPPED ! If you bill contained a Northern levy please PM us with details, name of hotel , how much tax, and scan the bill in please, we got a price hike on our own digs as well ! Thanks very much Rob & Karen Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Having a chat on saturday night at Bridlington and was told by one couple their hotel had put an extra Tax of £1.75p a night on their room for the Northern weekender We need to know to get this STOPPED ! If you bill contained a Northern levy please PM us with details, name of hotel , how much tax, and scan the bill in please, we got a price hike on our own digs as well ! Thanks very much Rob & Karen Hi Rob/Karen I never went myself but just wanted to say ..in my own experience a lot of places that have weekenders end up doing this . Usually not the 1st season ,but when they catch on that it's gonna be on the following yr ,they put it in the calendar and charge extra . Whitby did it after the 1st one as i recall . Unless of course it's a caravan /chalet on a complex type do . Not much different from when i try to book a hotel in Manchester to attend the Greatstone,same weekend Man Utd play at home ..price at my chosen hotel went from £49 per night per couple to £120:ohmy: Its called supply and demand ....it's not fair but understandly from your point of view adding it to a bill ,is a bloody disgrace. Is it not enough that you have brought these people much wanted revenue ,that they have to be greedy about it,and turn it into "RIP OFF BRITIAN" Here's hoping you get some sense into these people before they spoil it for everyone Best Nev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Lofthouse Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Having a chat on saturday night at Bridlington and was told by one couple their hotel had put an extra Tax of £1.75p a night on their room for the Northern weekender We need to know to get this STOPPED ! If you bill contained a Northern levy please PM us with details, name of hotel , how much tax, and scan the bill in please, we got a price hike on our own digs as well ! Thanks very much Rob & Karen ......their hotel had put an extra Tax of £1.75p a night on their room Can't imagine that is going to allow them to retire in the sun .... is that figure right ? and is it worth worrying about? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Thanks Nev I'm looking for anyone who had a £1.75p per person per night "Northern Soul Charge" added to their bill or similar was told twice during the weekender and it needs stopping ! Rob Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 ......their hotel had put an extra Tax of £1.75p a night on their room Can't imagine that is going to allow them to retire in the sun .... is that figure right ? and is it worth worrying about? Mike i think it's a levy for damage to carpet due to practicing spins etc:lol: p.s Sorry Rob ..could'nt resist although it is a serious matter:thumbsup: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 ......their hotel had put an extra Tax of £1.75p a night on their room Can't imagine that is going to allow them to retire in the sun .... is that figure right ? and is it worth worrying about? Yes 100 % true ! and just trying to find out any more that did it ! Its taking the piss, put the room up and add £10 and no one would notice multiply this (1.75p) by 2,500 and then by 3 and youre talking £12, 750 that quite a few pints Rob Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Talc Tax ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Lofthouse Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Yes 100 % true ! and just trying to find out any more that did it ! Its taking the piss, put the room up and add £10 and no one would notice multiply this (1.75p) by 2,500 and then by 3 and youre talking £12, 750 that quite a few pints Rob £12,750 divided by all the landlords in Brid is not a lot of pints:no: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest proudlove Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Having a chat on saturday night at Bridlington and was told by one couple their hotel had put an extra Tax of £1.75p a night on their room for the Northern weekender We need to know to get this STOPPED ! If you bill contained a Northern levy please PM us with details, name of hotel , how much tax, and scan the bill in please, we got a price hike on our own digs as well ! Thanks very much Rob & Karen We didn't have a problem with our Hotel(The Expanse),but,we deal with the Hotel trade both as a contractor and an end user and it is common practice I'm afraid to put a levy on at busy times,Its not morally right ,but unfortunately it is legal,they can charge whatever they think they will get away with. As an example when we have had engineers in a Hotel in Southampton at boat show week the tariff doubles! Steve. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 £12,750 divided by all the landlords in Brid is not a lot of pints:no: 6,300 beds in Brid ! I'm waiting for a £10 a night charge as the weekender sells out quicker- £60 a couple extra ? it needs nipping in the bud Rob Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alison H Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 6,300 beds in Brid ! I'm waiting for a £10 a night charge as the weekender sells out quicker- £60 a couple extra ? it needs nipping in the bud Rob 6,300 beds in Brid ? & I couldn't even find one (I did leave it late to book) so stayed on the South Cliff in Scarborough (not literally). Still, it was worth every mile between Brid & Scarborough & Scarborough & Brid plus my hotel was that LOVELY I might even do the same next year Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Ranger Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Increasing prices at times of high demand is normal practice. I'm going to Wembley in October for the NFL game. As soon as the date of the game was announced the Travel Lodge trebled it's prices. Nothing to do with morals, it's business and as long as it's quoted up front the customer can decide whether they pay it or not. But, if it was added on top of the agreed price with no prior notification that's a very different matter and very probably illegal. If that is the case you're right it needs nipping in the bud, if only as a matter of principle. A call to Trading Standards might well be in order . Kev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 [ But, if it was added on top of the agreed price with no prior notification that's a very different matter and very probably illegal. If that is the case you're right it needs nipping in the bud, if only as a matter of principle. A call to Trading Standards might well be in order . Kev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Ranger Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Rob, just a thought, it doesn't sound from what you've posted as if you've actually seen the bill? As has been said the amount being charged is a bit low to make any real extra profit but it's also very specific, £1.75pppn. It isn't just a credit card processing fee is it? Kev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
ImberBoy Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I think there would be an issue if the price was raised after you had booked it at a specific rate unless they clearly state that it is their proactive to do this without consultation with the customer. If there is no "small print' to inform you of this and you can prove that the "contract" has been made for a particular rate then you have reasonable grounds for redress. The key words would be reasonable and this is born by both parties, an increase of £1.75p a night could be argued in a small claims court but sea side resorts have a high season and adjust prices accordingly. Arguing that an increase of £1.75p would be a very steep hill to climb. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
bri pinch Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 HAD A FEW QUID KNOCKED OFF MY BILL COZ I STAYED IN A B N B OWNED BY THE DAUGHTER OF ME MUM AND DADS NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR BRI PINCH Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Rob, just a thought, it doesn't sound from what you've posted as if you've actually seen the bill? As has been said the amount being charged is a bit low to make any real extra profit but it's also very specific, £1.75pppn. It isn't just a credit card processing fee is it? Kev I've been asked to get proof from someone VERY high up in the tourist industry in Bridlington, I already have 2 bills (thanks) , but this needs nipping in the bud. As many have said it hardly seems worth bothering about-however as we only charge £20 a ticket for the event (we have again absorbed the price rise for 2011)-we need the town to support us (and YOU) by playing fair and NOT TRYING TO CASH IN--if we ever move the event-then there will be plenty of empty beds at bargain prices Rob Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 HAD A FEW QUID KNOCKED OFF MY BILL COZ I STAYED IN A B N B OWNED BY THE DAUGHTER OF ME MUM AND DADS NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR BRI PINCH true Yorkshireman Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ceejay Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) ......their hotel had put an extra Tax of £1.75p a night on their room Can't imagine that is going to allow them to retire in the sun .... is that figure right ? and is it worth worrying about? Totally agree.............can't see that anything could be done anyway. Bit like Christmas, everything goes up in price!!! At the end of the day, if folk want it badly enough..........they'll pay!! Edited June 30, 2010 by jobbo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cunnie Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hotel I stopped in last year (Monarch) tried to charge me £12 per person per night more this year & we'd reserved them last year on checkout. There were 6 of us stopping for 4 nights (went Thursday) so that's £288 difference. Told e'm to stick it & booked somewhere else. If the promoters can honour their promise & stick to the price agreed a year ago why can't the hotel. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
SoulOn2Wheels Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hotel I stopped in last year (Monarch) tried to charge me £12 per person per night more this year & we'd reserved them last year on checkout. There were 6 of us stopping for 4 nights (went Thursday) so that's £288 difference. Told e'm to stick it & booked somewhere else. If the promoters can honour their promise & stick to the price agreed a year ago why can't the hotel. Well I ran a search through one of the internet hotel booking sites about 2 months ago and the Monarch came up with available rooms at £450ish for a couple for 3 nights. At the time I thought that really is cashing in. Needless to say I didn't book it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bicks Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 6,300 beds in Brid ! I'm waiting for a £10 a night charge as the weekender sells out quicker- £60 a couple extra ? it needs nipping in the bud Rob 6,300 beds in Bridlington? Isn't that a Katie Melua song? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Seaman Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Rob, we booked into your hotel for next year and he gave us a £10 a night discount on the normal price, so if your saying he has hiked the price up then i pressume we are paying the normal price for the room then with NO discount, will speak to you about it via a PM as don't want to name hotel yet ! Best, Ian. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Naughty Boy Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I would say the majority of hotels in Brid are keeping prices inline within current inflation rates. I also know of many people who did not book a room until the week before the weekender . there may be one or two playing on it but i think they may be the ones directly opp the Spa Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest yorks old boys Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I've been asked to get proof from someone VERY high up in the tourist industry in Bridlington, I already have 2 bills (thanks) , but this needs nipping in the bud. As many have said it hardly seems worth bothering about-however as we only charge £20 a ticket for the event (we have again absorbed the price rise for 2011)-we need the town to support us (and YOU) by playing fair and NOT TRYING TO CASH IN--if we ever move the event-then there will be plenty of empty beds at bargain prices Rob well said could bus everyone from caravan site down road Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted July 4, 2010 Author Share Posted July 4, 2010 THINK I'VE NOW GOT ENOUGH FOR WHAT THEY WANT I AM LOCKING THE THREAD OFF IF YOU FIND THIS LATER AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH YOUR HOTEL/ B&B JUST DROP ME A PM ROB Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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