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I heard a guy at the Denver airport say he always books a 'throwaway' hotel night for long layovers
He was telling his friend he books the cheapest refundable hotel near the airport for a 12 hour layover, just to get a real bed and a shower. Cancels it before the free cancellation window closes if he doesn't end up needing it. Costs him nothing if plans are solid, but gives him a cheap backup plan for like $50 instead of sleeping on the floor. Has anyone actually tried this? Seems risky if the cancellation policy is strict.
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verab285mo ago
Seriously? That's just asking for trouble when the hotel catches on and charges you anyway.
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ben4365mo ago
Ever think that was just gaming the system? I used to, but honestly, it's pretty smart if you read the fine print. I got stuck overnight once and would have killed for a cheap backup plan like that. Now I always check refundable rates for long waits, just in case.
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mason.paige4mo ago
Wait, so does that mean you actually BOOK the refundable rate or you just book a nonrefundable room and HOPE they let you out of it when your flight gets canceled? Because I feel like trying to cancel a nonrefundable prepaid reservation when the hotel is sold out is going to backfire, bad. What's the move if they say no and you're out the cash?
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