Originally Posted By: MNgopher
So a hotel charging a non-discounted normal rate that would be charged any other time when not running a deal is now considered gouging...
Honestly, some people are looking too hard to find something to be offended about.
A search of hotels in Mobile finds this to be a higher rated hotel with plenty of other options available at a lower price point.
A 150% rate increase during a natural disaster is not a normal rate....hence the gouging effect!
So a hotel charging a non-discounted normal rate that would be charged any other time when not running a deal is now considered gouging...
Honestly, some people are looking too hard to find something to be offended about.
A search of hotels in Mobile finds this to be a higher rated hotel with plenty of other options available at a lower price point.
A 150% rate increase during a natural disaster is not a normal rate....hence the gouging effect!