Hotels are in the business of selling as many rooms as possible, just like airlines sell as many seats as possible<\/a>. Hotels also anticipate no-shows and last-minute cancellations. A hotel might use historical data or trends to estimate the number of no-shows and then oversell rooms by that amount to ensure rooms don't sit empty.<\/p>\n There are a few common reasons why overbooking could happen, including:<\/p>\n How do you reduce your chances of being walked by a hotel? Unfortunately, there isn't a foolproof way to guarantee your reservation will be honored. However, here are a few tips to avoid being turned away from the hotel:<\/p>\n Track all of your travel plans, including flights, hotels, rental cars, events, and more through AwardWallet. Sign up for free<\/a> and get three free months of AwardWallet Plus!<\/strong><\/p>\n If you find yourself getting \u201cwalked,\u201d the hotel should relocate you to a comparable alternative property. Your original hotel should also cover the cost of transportation to the new hotel. Most hotel chains have a specific policy on overbooking or “walking” a guest, and it can pay off to be aware of these policies before agreeing to their first offer.<\/p>\n Here's a quick look at the overbooking policies of some of the major chains:<\/p>\n Other chains have similar policies where the minimum you should expect to receive is a comparable hotel room to the one that you booked. And, as you can see, sometimes being a member of the hotel's loyalty program or having elite status can impact not only your chances of not being walked but also the compensation you'll receive if it does happen.<\/p>\n Related: How To Get Hotel Elite Status for Free (or Almost Free)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If your reservation can't be accommodated, cite the hotel's overbooking policy as you politely but firmly speak with hotel staff. If you aren't satisfied with the hotel's solution, ask to speak with the general manager. If they can\u2019t help, you should write a letter to the hotel owner detailing the situation.<\/p>\n Remember that the person you're talking to likely isn't the person who caused you to be overbooked. Be polite, but also try to be informed about different options. You may only get what you ask for, so ensure you ask for what the hotel's policy says you're owed, plus whatever you think is fair in your situation. The hotel may be willing to give you a decent amount of points or perks for your trouble.<\/p>\n Page Contents<\/p> Just like airlines, hotels can be oversold. If you find yourself being “walked” from a confirmed hotel reservation, you have rights. You may be eligible for compensation and a room at a comparable hotel. 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How to Avoid Getting \u201cWalked\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Hotel Overbooking Policies<\/span><\/h2>\n
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