Originally Posted by Maykita

Once I apply a free night certificate to an existing room reservation, what happens if I need to cancel the reservation? (Let's assume the cancellation is early enough that there would be no penalty if it were a paid reservation). Does the certificate redeposit? Is there a fee? I am trying to determine whether it is better to apply certificates as soon as I receive them or wait until closer to the time of my trip in case something changes in my plans.