The Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 aims to prevent unfair and deceptive advertising practices for hotel rooms and other short-term lodging. It makes it unlawful for covered entities, including hotels, short-term rentals, and online sellers, to display or advertise a price for services that does not clearly, conspicuously, and prominently show the total services price . This total price must include the base services price and any mandatory service fees, though it excludes government taxes, assessment fees, and charges for optional products or services. The bill further requires that government-imposed taxes, fees, or assessments be disclosed prior to the final purchase. Enforcement of these provisions will be carried out by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Additionally, State Attorneys General are authorized to bring civil actions on behalf of their residents, with notification to the FTC, which can also intervene. An affirmative defense is provided for intermediaries or third-party online sellers who rely in good faith on inaccurate information from hotels and promptly correct it. The Act preempts conflicting state or local fee disclosure laws unless they require the total services price to include all service fees, and its prohibitions take effect 450 days after enactment.