Originally Posted by
84fiero
It is poorly worded and can be corrected by adding "less than" (assuming it isn't a situation with a graduated penalty which of course should have a longer explanation):
"Hotel cancellations or changes made
less than 72 hour/s prior to check-in (noon local hotel time) will be subject to a fee of 1 night/s"
However the intent seems clear and the literal reading is nonsensical. So I wouldn't worry about a literal application per the original wording.
Why is it nonsensical? It could simply mean: There is a 1 night penalty for any cancellation. If you cancel less than 72 hours/before, the penalty s 100%.