Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

The Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 would require short-term lodging providers—including hotels, vacation rentals, and online booking platforms—to be more transparent about pricing. When advertising or displaying room rates, providers would need to show the complete total price that includes the base room rate plus any service fees. This total price would need to be disclosed as soon as a customer begins browsing available rooms and at every step of the booking process.

The bill would also require providers to clearly disclose all government-imposed taxes and fees before a customer completes their purchase. This means travelers would see the final, all-inclusive price early in their search rather than discovering additional charges at checkout. The goal is to prevent the common practice of advertising low base prices while adding substantial fees later in the booking process.

Enforcement would fall to the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general, who could take action against providers that violate these transparency requirements. The bill has passed the House and is currently under review in the Senate. If enacted, these requirements would apply to all short-term lodging providers operating in the United States, affecting how millions of travelers book accommodations online.