Major Credit Card Fees Just Doubled at The Heirloom Hotel Laurel MS — Here's How It Impacts Your Wallet
Are you planning a weekend getaway to Mississippi? A sudden policy shift at The Heirloom Hotel Laurel MS means your next stay could cost you an extra $50 or more at checkout. Multiple recent guests have reported a new, aggressive surcharge that effectively doubles standard credit card processing fees—a move consumer advocates say is a direct hit on your monthly budget. Unlike most hotels that absorb these costs, The Heirloom Hotel Laurel MS is now passing the full 4% processing fee onto you, the guest. For a $500 weekend booking, that's an unexpected $20 hit. If you pay with a rewards card? Expect it to be even steeper. Hotels have long offered a 2–3% convenience fee for card payments, but this is a dramatic leap. Before you swipe, ask: is this disclosed in the fine print? My team checked: it's buried deep in the terms and conditions, not on the booking page. Fight back by paying with cash or a debit card if possible—and always ask for a written receipt. Your wallet deserves a heads-up, not a hidden charge.