"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."Mar 6, 2020
What is cancellation policy in hotel?
The prevailing policy for most chains is still fee-free if canceled 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. But, some hotels are also experimenting with tiered systems that charged higher amounts depending on what day the cancellation is made.Jun 12, 2017
What is a typical hotel cancellation policy?
Hotels are still experimenting with various cancellation fee policies. The prevailing policy for most chains is still fee-free if canceled 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. ... Hotel chains are also experimenting with nonrefundable booking (also known as an advanced booking/purchase).Jun 12, 2017