Service Fee (Noun)
Meaning
A percentage of a bill (as at a hotel or restaurant) added in payment for service.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The total bill at the luxury hotel included a hefty service fee for the bellhop and room service.
- She asked the restaurant manager to explain the service fee on her dinner bill, as she had already tipped her server generously.
- The airline charged a service fee for booking changes made online, which seemed unfair to many passengers.
- The hotel's service fee was automatically added to the room rate, so guests didn't have to worry about tipping the staff.
- The restaurant's menu clearly stated that a service fee would be added to parties of six or more, which was a common practice in the industry.