Originally Posted by
canred
I appreciate the advice and encouragement. I rebooked the hotel and found a new comparison rate and filed a new LNF claim. Net result, my claim was approved and I now have a rate that is 24 euros lower than the rate I would have received if they had approved my first set of claims.
Congratulations!
And another reason to book rates that are refundable. Just because you are successful doesn't mean your search is over. There might be a better one before your stay. Just don't cancel your original reservation in case you don't get approved.