I was charged for one room despite free cancellation policy. Is this refundable?
I made a reservation for a hotel using Booking.com and upon confirmation I was charged the amount for the price of the first night of stay plus tax. This was specified albeit in fine print, and I was curious if this is normal? Also, do hotels usually refund that first night pay if I happen to cancel my stay within the free cancellation period?
I was just curious because if I'm paying the amount for the first night and that's non-refundable, that's not exactly a "free cancellation." Regardless, perhaps I'm simply not knowledgeable regarding this. Thanks for any tips.
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Yes, if promised free cancelation you get free cancelation even when a part or the whole has already been paid.
They will return your money to you.
That being said, as they have your money, it will be harder to force your point if there is a problem.
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Do you get money back with free cancellation?
First, a quick definition of \u201cFree Cancellation.\u201d We're referring to a booking wherein a guest can receive all of their money back if they need to cancel within a given window, perhaps up until 7, 14, or 30 days before the check-in date.Does free cancellation mean refund hotel?
Why YSK: If you're not used to traveling, you may not know that the term \u201cfree-cancellation\u201d just means you won't be charged a fee to cancel your booking. It doesn't mean you'll be refunded if your paid for your room in advanced. In fact, most hotels have a strict refund policy you should be aware of when booking.Can you get a refund on a room?
"The hotel has the legal right to keep the money," she says. "But I've found that if you have a reasonable excuse for canceling the room, most places will offer you a refund without you even having to ask." I agree. "Prepaid" rooms and nonrefundable rates are not customer-friendly.Can hotels charge you for cancellation?
Hotels, resorts and inns typically charge a fee if you cancel your reservations within a certain time period, typically between 24 and 48 hours before the check-in date. Each hotel has its own policy that specifies when a fee is charged and how much you will pay.Airbnb Cancellation Policy and Alteration Requests - 2021
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