Originally Posted by
SkiAdcock
Agree. I've had reservations with DOA, 1day before, 3days before, 14days before (the latter usually tied into some citywide event thing). Rule of thumb is to always check, never assume, & if there is a ressie with a cancel other than DOA to note it in your smart phone or whatever you use to remind you of things.
Cheers.
+1 I also think it might be regional too. I was shocked to find that in Hong Kong it's 1 day before arrival when I stayed there on certs. Usually it was like 6pm same day. I didn't realise it until I checked and fortuantely the hotel cancelled it without charge.