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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 6:58 pm
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
It happens all the time. You merely have a reservation, not a contract, so there isn’t much to do.
I beg to differ.

I agree - in most of the case, a mere reservation is not sufficient to become a contract, given there is no consideration, i.e. the collateral. But in the case of the hotel, given the general policy is to charge 1 night in advance for the reservation (as no show fee), I would not say that there is no contract. At least this is arguable.

If truly no contract, why do hotels have to compensate and rebook for walking out?
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