In DC we call that a tourist fee. Several of the restaurants near the National Mall will add a "guest fee" or "tourism fee" to the bill, but you won't find it e

In DC we call that a tourist fee. Several of the restaurants near the National Mall will add a "guest fee" or "tourism fee" to the bill, but you won't find it explained or listed anywhere. They probably rake in a lot of money from foreign tourists that way.