Out of curiosity I checked the Fort Burt website to check on the room rates and extra fees because 38% seems incredibly high.

What I discovered, is that on top of their room rate they charge a $15.00 resort fee, a "10% tax and a 10% city tax". Not sure what the difference is between 10% tax and 10% city tax but that is how they word it. But I am sure one of the taxes is the mandatory government tax and the other "tax" is a service fee.

When I looked at the amenities of the hotel, they offer a swimming pool, free parking and free wifi - I guess this is what the "resort fee" is for.

In any event quite hefty add on fees over and above the room rate.

I really do not understand why hotels itemize "resort fees" versus adding them into the room rate. IMO It makes them appear to be gouging when they list fees this way.