Originally Posted by
ben63
too bad. Booking.com cancels everything even if the rate isn't an obvious mistake: in example they canceled a 3 star hotel room in Sevilla, booked for 13 EUR. This price is similar to the cheapest room in the city and an other 3 star hotel with similar guest rating are bookable for 29 Eur for the same date.
Other sites has a cancelation rate about 60% based on my experience.
The best is to book directly if possible.
Usually they cancel if you are not persistent. Best chances for a mistake rate to be honored are with the US hotels. Europe in terms of consumer protection is a no-man's land.