Originally Posted by GeorgeMont
Personally, I don't like the ethics of trying to prevent a no-show charge when cancellations are typically so easy. On the other hand, if some hotel has an unreasonable cancellation policy, this may be a way to protect oneself if you're unable to cancel within that unreasonable period.
On the other hand, starting a topic on Flyer Talk about trying to prevent a no-show charge is part of your free speech rights. I guess.
How about this: If you don't like the hotel's "unreasoanable cancellation policy", then go to another hotel with policies with which you are sympatico.