I was surprised to find a fine on my car from Europark. I arrived at Holiday Inn hotel on Monday 9th October after Midnight, the parking area is located in the private area of the Hotel, no barriers, and ticket to take, I did not notice the road sign. I forgot to tell the reception I arrived by car, and they did not ask me while I was paying in advance my 2 night stay at the hotel. I have been travelling for business for 25 years, and normally when the parking area is not clearly closed with barriers,the reception inform the customer, and the parking fee is charged on the room bill.
I did not notice the road sign the following day either. I only noticed the yellow fine on my car glass, just after I checked out. I came back immediately to the reception, asking them explanations, and then, at that moment they told me that the parking has to be paid, 10 € per day, but that I could not pay there any longer, because it was too late, and practically it was my fault because I did not inform them, and that I have to pay the fine of 60 €, only by swift.
Honestly I have never found anywhere else such an unclear and unakward situation, When you park in a city center, at the airport, or other public areas, you are aware that you have to pay the parking. When you park in private area of a Hotel, either it is clearly defined, with barriers, ticket etc. or the reception inform the customer at the arrival. It looks like it was made on purpose to get more money than the due rate. Very rude