By now we are used to getting nickel and dimed by the airlines and have adopted some strategies to avoid a few of their extra fees (not checking luggage and taking our own meals on board, for example).  Now, Budget Travel reports that some hotels, in an attempt to increase revenue, are taking the same approach as the airlines by charging for services and items that were previously included in the room rate.  Consumer advocate, Clark Howard reports he’s recently seen unusual charges such as newspaper fees, automatic safe fees, and mini- bar fees (whether used or not).  The best bet is to ask upon check-in about any extra “fees” that may be imposed, reject them, and then carefully review your bill before checking out.  Have you been presented with any unusual hotel charges?