Hotels are packed, and the American Cancer Society says it's had trouble helping patients find rooms. They say they usually receive and help fill 40 to 50 requests for rooms a week. For this week, they received 70 requests but were only able to help 14 patients.
Johnnie Overstreet, a patient receiving cancer treatment near NRG, booked his room in January at an affordable medical rate.
"I'm just so thankful to have a place to stay, I knew I wouldn't have to worry about it when I left home, and knew I'd have a place to stay while I was here," said Overstreet.
The Better Business Bureau says businesses are within their rights to charges higher than usual prices, unless it is during a time of disaster when people need essentials like lodging.