Hotel pools

Like airlines, hotels are notorious for attaching additional charges to the bill at the end of a stay: resort fees, self-parking fees and fees for checking in early. Pool chairs are now sometimes added to the mix. Hotels in locations ranging from Las Vegas to Honolulu to Phoenix have begun charging for the privilege of a poolside lounge chair. This isn’t a cabana—though sometimes the reservations include towels, umbrellas, cold water and ice.

Generally there will still be plenty of free seats available at the hotel pool, but they’re not always in a prime location. To get the best seats, at no additional charge, guests will need to snag them early in the day.