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I recently booked a hotel in Prague through Expedia. While perusing the hotels online, I saw an advertisement for an unpublished rate hotel.

Hey, that’s no four-star hotel!

January 22, 2024March 16, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Albert Muick books a four-star hotel through Expedia in Prague. Turns out, it’s just a three-star property. When he asks for a refund, he’s sent a series of form letters. What now?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

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