Outrage as hotel guest is charged £41 simply for OPENING the mini bar fridge in room

A HOTEL guest was shocked to discover that they would be charged £41 just to use the fridge in their room.

It's not uncommon for hotels to charge guests to take things out of the minibars in the rooms, but this person was outraged to learn they'd have to pay just for opening the door.

A notice left in the room said that the person would have to pay the fee if they wanted to add their own items to the fridge during their stay.

It reads: "The refreshment centre is on a sensor.

"Use of the refreshment centre for personal storage will automatically incur a $50 (£41) charge."

The guest shared a picture of the notice on Reddit, where other people were just as shocked.

One said: "I wouldn't continue supporting hotels that pull this stuff personally."

A second wrote: "How is that not illegal?"

A third added: "It's scummy and money grubbing."

This is sadly far from an isolated incident, with some hotels now charging hidden fees, which are only mentioned in the terms and conditions - if at all.

One common charge that isn't always explicitly mentioned is the "resort fee" - which charges you for on-site amenities even if you didn't use them.

While you're most likely to encounter it in the US, you could find it anywhere.

Resort fees can include anything from the gym and swimming pool to internet and phone calls.

The average resort fee is an additional $30 (£23) a night, , although some hotels charge as much as $160 (£125) a night - which can end up doubling the cost of your hotel stay if you manage to find a cheap deal.