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HOTELS.COM

After Steve Eliason booked a hotel near Glacier National Park, he faced a $169 charge when the hotel closed unexpectedly due to the owner's labor. Frustrated with Hotels.com, he sought help. Learn how he navigated the situation and ultimately secured a refund for his canceled reservation.

How to get a refund after a hotel closure: My $169 battle with Hotels.com

May 8, 2025May 7, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Steve Eliason cancels a hotel booked through Hotels.com after the owner goes into labor and closes the property. But Hotels.com still charges him for the room. What happens when a third-party booking site fails to honor a cancellation?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Krishnamurthy Viswanathan's hotel room in London is smaller than he expects and has poor ventilation. Can he get his money back?

This hotel is too small and I have a headache! Can I get my money back?

November 17, 2024January 17, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Krishnamurthy Viswanathan’s hotel room in London is smaller than he expects and has poor ventilation. Can he get his money back?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Michelle Sprekelmeyer is chasing down a missing $1,632 Hotels.com refund from the early days of the pandemic. What's taking so long?

Hotels.com promised me a refund years ago. Where is it?

May 8, 2025May 2, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Michelle Sprekelmeyer is chasing down a missing $1,632 Hotels.com refund from the early days of the pandemic. What’s taking so long?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

Shut out of my inn in Montreal

February 1, 2024October 13, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Paul Nahass’ son is locked out of a bed-and-breakfast in Montreal, he’s forced to find alternate accommodations. Can he get a refund for his new hotel?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Mike Foley cancels his resort reservation, Hotels.com promises him a refund. But more than a year later, his $1,400 is still missing.

I’m still waiting for a refund from Hotels.com

May 8, 2025July 21, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Mike Foley cancels his resort reservation, Hotels.com promises him a refund. But more than a year later, his $1,400 is still missing.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

Hotels.com left us waiting in the rain for our room

December 15, 2023October 15, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

Gail Jaworski’s room isn’t ready when she and her husband arrive in Barcelona, Spain, and they’re left waiting in the rain. Although they eventually check in, she wonders: Who’s responsible for this late check-in?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Judi McManigal arrives at her hotel in Paris, she discovers she doesn't have a reservation. Her online travel agency won't help her.

Hotels.com left me in Paris sans hotel

January 26, 2024January 3, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

When Judi McManigal arrives at her hotel in Paris, she discovers she doesn’t have a reservation. Her online travel agency won’t help her. Is she stuck with the bill?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Gladys Martin’s hotel room is uninhabitable, but the property wants to charge her for it, anyway. Is there any way to undo this mistake?

Can I get a refund for my stay at the No-Tell Motel?

January 23, 2024July 26, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Gladys Martin’s hotel room is uninhabitable, but the property wants to charge her for it, anyway. Is there any way to undo this mistake?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
A customer is seeking reimbursement for a $55 additional tax charge on a vacation package booked through Hotels.com.

An extra $55 for taxes on my pre-paid car rental? Seriously?

January 23, 2024March 30, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

But no one told me the pool was closed!

January 22, 2024October 12, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Renee Fasanella’s son is booked at a water park for spring break. Problem is, none of the pools are open. Why didn’t anyone mention that, and can he get his money back?

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