Originally Posted by
mikew99
At better hotels, of course, you don't have to ask: They will offer without asking. From the progression of the OP's questions, it doesn't sound like this hotel was one of the better ones.
So if they don't offer, just have them move you. Better than fighting battles and worrying about it long term.
Sometimes you just have to solve the problem and be done rather than be passive and complain later. Is the problem enough that you want to move? Then just tell them you want to move. If they refuse that request, then it is a problem.
And I wouldn't seek compensation for moving to another room. Rust happens. Just fix the problem and avoid the angst.
But YMMV.