Wyndham is expected to settle the Florida suit the same way it is handling a California class action by providing guests with $15 coupon credits on their next stay at any Wyndham hotel, hotel officials previously said. The Florida suit was filed May 29 in Orange Circuit Court, Orlando.

Staffers at the three Orlando area Wyndham properties tell GlobeSt.com on condition of anonymity the extra charges were added because the hotel felt the energy fee would be a better marketing move than raising room rates which average $150 to $250 per night in season.

"In effect, they quoted one price to customers and charged them a higher price upon checking out," the lawsuit alleges. "That is clearly deceptive and contrary to state law."