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Original review Jun 16, 2023

I recently had an emergency and had to cancel all of my rooms. This was done well within the alloyed timeframe, however my card was still debited and I have yet to receive a refund which has hindered me from moving forward with anything else

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Loss:
$257589
Cons:
  • Refunds

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don’t use Hotels.com

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You did not lose $257,589.00 under any circumstances. What's with that bogus claim ?

Are you a pathological liar or do you simply fail to comprehend numerals ? What kind of card approves a charge like that ?

Raynette Muk
map-marker Lusby, Maryland

Problem with room

Was refused a room and told to contact site I booked through for a refund. Never talked to anyone bout getting my refund.

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Wrongvrwservation

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I made a reservation on the wrong date. I was confused with how the check-out time was.

I called and immediately felt better due to the customer service I received. They cancelled my reservation and refunded my Hotels.com gift card, which I received because I am currently homeless. I corrected the mistake and was very thankful.

Keep up the good work. JH.

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Pros:
  • Great customer service

Preferred solution: $160 for two more nights would help

User's recommendation: Just explain what happened

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Phalla N

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Resolved: They refused to refund that I canceled for my stay at Margaritaville cottage because my family coming out to celebrating my 50 years old July 14

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Updated by user Jul 02, 2024

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with apology. They refused not to refund money that I canceled hotel on my birthday week on July 13 , 2024

Original review Jun 17, 2024
Hi, my name is Phalla Nersinger, I'm going through a situation that sounds similar to people who go through bad experiences being taken advantage of. Hotel.com and Wells Fargo Visa Rewards Hotel are being taken advantage of by middle-class people like my husband and I, Chris Nersinger. I am writing an effective complaint letter because a letter is important. I am having a problem using the website app Hotel.com, I must use Google to search for it. I started to check out the reviews and we couldn't believe they had so many bad reviews and complaints. It's unbelievable.

When you're trying to resolve a problem with a company, the first step should be to discuss your concerns with a representative of the business. If a phone call or email does not resolve the problem, consider writing a complaint. It puts a complaint on record with the company, helps preserve any legal rights when we face situations like this and lets the company know I'm seriously pursuing the complaint. I'm having problems with the cancellations of Hotels.com & Wells Fargo, Visa Hotels rewarded Margaritaville Cottages Orlando by Vystays reservation detail on March 15, 2024.

I had a great record of paying my credit card on time for two years and never had a problem until now. My credit score is ruined by this company, it's really stressful. My Hotel.com rewards Wells Fargo Visa have a balance almost five thousand dollars. Before I booked I saw a Margaritaville Cottage to deposit $53.00 so I got excited when I saw the price. I clicked on it, instead, Hotel.com took the whole amount of my reward balance and on top of that, they took $1,118.34.

You see, Wells Fargo shouldn't have allowed Vystay to take my credit card until we arrived on 7/12. I booked on March 15, 2024. Booking detail number: BKG-18808. Property Address: 2935 Castaway Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34747. Check-in arrival date: 07/12/2024. Departure Date: 07/16/2024 for 6 adult guests. The check-in office is inside Margaritaville Resorts.

My plan was to book through Hotel.com because I have a total balance of close to five hundred dollars. I wanted to use my rewards on Vystars rewards to earn more rewards. I was planning for my 50th birthday and to have fun with my two sons who are from Boston on the date of 7/12. To cut the story short, I booked on 7/12 my sons will be coming from the Boston airport on 7/11 instead of 7/12. So my husband and I wanted to cancel those dates and see what we can update for 7/11 instead.

A week later, I called Hotel.com to cancel or change a date, they said they couldn't help me. They said it was my fault that I clicked the wrong button on the website, saying that I pressed the prepaid button and they couldn't help me.

So, we called Wells Fargo Hotels Rewards Visa to see if they could help us. We thought that by using their credit card and communication it would help us.

We have been dealing with a lot of different customer services and they are not on the same page. They blamed me at the end and said that I must have done something wrong like a crime.

As a Cambodian immigrant, I couldn't understand the way they were speaking to me. I got stressed, so I gave permission for my husband to speak to them. That didn't help. We've been going in circles for the past four months.

We started looking for a dispute resolution process, which involves a small claim. We began putting together my case. We thought that they had already put my refund back into my credit card.

They did not, so the representative of Wells Fargo Hotels Rewards Visa was rude. She was talking about her company's policies, saying they gave me a date to gather all my documents together.

There was no such thing as an expiry date, but I still have an email back from May 15, 2024, at around 9:00 am. The email stated that my refund would be returned to my credit card. I have proof of the email, but then she said it was too late and they won't refund the money back into my account.

So, we got upset, we wanted to talk to the head manager. He got on the phone with us, and I said the same things. They were rude. But it's okay for them to keep our money that we work hard for. It seems to us that no one can help us or this might result in legal actions to stop this company from taking advantage of us.

A class action led by an attorney should show more interest in this type of activity. We are wondering about illegal communication after many years of complaints from the public. Who are they? Are they a group of scammers above the law?

Our complaints are real. Hoping there is someone who can answer this question within the FTC forum. Also, we have the rights to stand up against unreliable customer services in the communication industry should be heavily regulated. I would like to see this happen in the near future.

The detail we gave will go into a database that law enforcement uses for investigations. If this dispute is not settled for that kind of amount of over a thousand dollars, yes this will go to the hand of our attorney.

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Loss:
$1
Cons:
  • Manager rude

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Praying they would listen to their loyalty customers

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A lot if drama and your post if full of irrelevant information. Half way through reading this garbage I was drained and had to stop.

Phalla N

Phalla S Nersinger " A Voice From The White Horse book author( Julie Lee.) Nickname. I have been working on building and establishing my credit cards, Wells Fargo Hotels Rewards visa card, and also Capital One.

Capital One master " White Horse Thunder Boutique LLC." I build my other credit master "Premiere credit card in 2018. I never have a problem with. Well lately I been having a problems with customer services, they do not want me explained instead they would be rude to me and my husband. Very rude customer services.

I applied Capital One business middle of December 2021 and got approved for $500. limited. I was happy because I'm trying to build my business into Author Magazine and Books & Coffee Bar studio." White Horse Thunder Boutique LLC. whtboutique.com...I was never late for my payment and rest of my other credit cards.

My payments history after this was perfect. I been paying all my credit on time. Until one day I make mistake my master credit for my business networking on social media "Tiktok Julie Lee 4302/ Youtube's channel : Whitehorsethunder 3494;; Instagram: a-voice-from-the-white-horse. I am own PR , but my mistakes was used my credit card to set all my social media forms.

So, al this credit cards company decided to freeze my cards, and now my credit history went down from 720 score to 577 scores how that happened? I was so disappointed and later they send me a massive payment to pay off, and so I don't have that kind of money to off my payments because they freeze my account. I felt I'm committed a crimes or something. My time is valuable ...I don't get pay for being on the phone with this rude, and means customers.

Of course they get pay for doing that. Not me, I'm just a small business owner try to make it happens, and give hopes one day my business will be success and I'll give back to the communities to people who support my books and my products..I'm a writer, and I write a story about my life with bad experienced in life, and I always think POSITIVE, I'm not greedy, I will help the poor, not the rich who taking advantages of middle class people like me. It's not cool. I believe in good karma and bad karma.

So, I prayed the millionaire or billionaire people stop scamming the middle class people like me. Thank you all for taking your time reading my reviews....Phalla(Julie Lee)

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Not what i paid for

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The room I paid for was supposed to have a private pool. However, there wasn't a pool, just a green, non-working hot tub.

I booked this because I have an elderly mother who can't be around groups of people due to health problems. They refused to do anything about the room.

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Loss:
$559

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don't use

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Can’t even reach customer service

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Hotel is not as advertised dirty old rundown, and customer service number is out of service. Dont use Hotels in America- total scam

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Cons:
  • If photos are of this hotel they must be 20 yrs old or more
  • Miss leading info on website- photos are not of this hotel-

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don’t use Hotels in America

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| map-marker Salisbury, Maryland

I booked a stay with a hotel and when I arrived there was no rooms and no where to park I asked for a refund and I have to wait 72 hours for the hotel to sign a wavier in order to start the process

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I feel the same way my money was taken it should be the refunded without the hassel especially when the customer don't spend the night also the receptionist was very rude and disrespectful.

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User's recommendation: Yes but the refund process needs to be better.

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This was not Salisbury Maryland this was New Haven Connecticut & I'm the one who posted this review.

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I was quoted one price when I booked, and that’s why I booked months before my trip. Decent price, close to where I needed to be, etc.

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Original review Jun 14, 2024

I received my itinerary, with correct prices quoted. When I checked out of the hotel, I asked for a receipt, and this matched what I expected to pay.

I also added trip insurance, which was about $33. This was all fine. However, they charged my credit card almost $80 more, saying the hotel taxes had changed in the meantime. I still have photos of my itinerary, hotel receipts including taxes, and the price of my travel insurance.

By the way, customer service stinks. It should be called customer non-service at Hotels.com.

I would have booked directly with this hotel, but I could never get through to them after multiple attempts.

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Loss:
$80
Cons:
  • See cons i listed

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Do not book through Hotels.com

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Réservation payée mais pas enregistrée

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Réservation payée depuis le 5 mai 2024, mais aucun reçu de confirmation pour l'hôtel San Juan Mexican Hat du 9 au 10 septembre 24, tarif encaissé 115.48. J'ai aussi une réservation du 8 au 9 septembre 24 et celle-là, pas de problème.

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Not like to receive an email with subject line: Pissed Customer as a follow up.

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I felt satisfied with my call and felt as though a plan of action was put in place to resolve the issue. Then, an email came with the subject line: 'Pissed Customer.' It ruined my entire experience.

Fix your AI system before you embarrass or insult the next person. I would have rated my experience at a 4 until that email came, stating 'Pissed Customer.

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Loss:
$75

Preferred solution: Matching my expense due to a company website issue and inconvenience for me to spend more money because system has an issue. Sending out an email labeling me as a Pissed Customer... what an insult. I was NOT upset until that came across me

User's recommendation: Don't label your emails

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Wrong information of hotels.com website

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I booked a hotel where it was indicated that breakfast was included. When we checked in, we were informed that this was not the case. The price we paid was purely for the room.

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Preferred solution: Price reduction

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Horrible customer service unsafe hotel fraudulent advertising

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Original review Aug 21, 2024

If I could give negative stars I would We used our hotels.com giftcard to book a room for our daughter and her children as they needed an emergent place to stay. The app showed Woodspring Suites Yorktown Newport News as a 7.5 stars with everything you need for your stay.

LIES not only was the room absolutely disgusting the beds looked and felt like they were from a 2nd hand shop at best!! the front desk advised them not to be in the hall or out of their room after dark, there was no cookware or tableware as advertised, there are bars on the doors as added security because of how UNSAFE IT IS. WHEN I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY BARELY SPEAK ENGLISH AND DO NOTHING.

I WANTED A FULL REFUND AS I HAD MY DAUGHTER LEAVE AND THEY TELL ME ITS UP TO THE HOTEL IF THEY want to give a refund thats bull. I want to speak with corporate about this immediately

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Loss:
$562
Cons:
  • Everything about hotelscom

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: DO NOT USE HOTELS.com

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| map-marker Catlettsburg, Kentucky

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My wife can't read and she is trying to get her money back and the motel won't give it back to her she worked her *** off to make the money.

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User's recommendation: Don't recommend this hotel over line to book a eoom

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Miss leading pictures and price was over inflated!

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I booked a hotel that looked good in the pictures they posted. I paid $150.00, and when I got there, I was shocked!

There were no other places to stay; we were attending a concert. I contacted them as soon as I stepped into the door! I thought of a refund or a discount, but the fake customer service chat said they were going to help. I got an email saying, 'Oh, sorry' from both parties!

The hotel swimming pool looked like a swamp; trash was all over the place! There were sewer smells, and the restaurant next to it was the same way! Homeless people were around, drug deals were going on, and it was the worst place I have ever slept in! They are liars!

The pictures were nowhere near the same or 20 years old! I paid $150 and started looking elsewhere, then I found it for $60.

I will never use them again! I was ripped off!

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Loss:
$150
Pros:
  • No pros

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do not use hotels.com

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UNDERSTAND THIS: You, me nor anyone else ever, ever, ever, ever needs to use any of these third party reservation places! NOTHING has changed in the reservations business.

You call and MAKE THE RESERVATION YOURSELF DIRECTLY! If you would have done that, you would have had your refund. What has happened is the hotel refunded YOUR MONEY to them and THEY ARE KEEPING YOUR MONEY. The third party slime balls cater to the inexperienced traveler, suckers, chumps and those without common financial sense.

They will even make deliberate mistakes in hopes you will cancel and they can get your money! That is a FACT! None of them have any "special relationship" with any of the providers. They run sucker ads which appeal to the inexperienced traveler.

Again, don't ever, ever, ever use any third party like this horse manure. You call and make the reservation DIRECTLY.

The only possible exception would be a very well known local travel agency. ALL these third party reservation places are pure ***

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Situation not resolved

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I was sent an email on May 24 and yet I was told today that I would only be receiving the 131.16. I would like a refund for both amounts ASAP.

Hello Michelle,

Itinerary Number: 720546****8776

Thanks for contacting Hotels.com about the status of your refund.

We are pleased to inform you that your refund was processed on May 8, 2024, for USD 131.16 and USD 215.00.

We kindly advise you to contact your card issuer and check the status in their records by providing the following reference number:

Transaction ID: JG1Y8HQ2A

Reference Number: 554328****920996****121 and 554328****920997****758.

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Loss:
$517

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Issue with Hotels.com Gift Card Customer Service

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I'm extremely frustrated with Hotels.com's gift card service. After purchasing multiple gift cards, I found out that only one can be used per booking.

To combine multiple gift cards, you're required to email giftcards@***.com, and there is no alternative method available - no phone number or online solution. I sent an email requesting to merge my cards over 3 days ago and still haven't received a response. Without the ability to combine gift cards, I can't complete my hotel reservation.

The lack of response and the fact that there's no phone support for this issue makes the process incredibly inconvenient and unreliable. Hotels.com needs to improve its customer service for gift card users and provide more responsive and accessible support options.

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User's recommendation: Avoid purchasing Hotels.com gift cards altogether. It’s not worth the headache for you or someone you’re gifting to. If you need to combine multiple cards, you’ll have to go through a frustrating email-only process with slow response times and no phone support to escalate the issue. Save yourself the trouble and use alternative payment options.

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Booked needed to change my date one week away hit the wrong button and it canceled my reservations and will not refund or reschedule my date.

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Refund my money or allow me to reschedule my stay. This is bad business and I travel a lot. Do not use this middleman; you will not get any assistance or be able to talk to an actual person.

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Loss:
$148
Pros:
  • No pros and the cons are they crooks
Cons:
  • Conned me

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Hotels.com is an American company. The company specializes in providing of hotel accommodation all over the world. Hotels.com is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Hotels.com offers a wide array of services such as reservation services, rental services, and so much more. Hotels.com provides its services through the network of websites and call centers. The company offers its customers one of the best database of accommodation in the Internet: chain hotels, hostels, self-catering properties, etc. Hotels.com provides a non-stop shopping source for amenities and availability and provides customers with lodging in busy periods.

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