New AI Resorts: "Actual room category assigned at arrival" flash sale
May 10, 2022, 8:32 pm
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New AI Resorts: "Actual room category assigned at arrival" flash sale
Anyone else notice these strange terms and conditions when booking these new AI resorts through Hyatt?
You have no idea what room type you're booking into. All the T&C says is "100% penalty nonrefundable. Actual room category assigned at arrival".
Am I the only one who thinks this sounds like some "manager's special", where you'll end up in the lowest room category at arrival?
You have no idea what room type you're booking into. All the T&C says is "100% penalty nonrefundable. Actual room category assigned at arrival".
Am I the only one who thinks this sounds like some "manager's special", where you'll end up in the lowest room category at arrival?
May 10, 2022, 9:46 pm
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Yes, it sounds to me like a mystery deal, similar to the Manager's Special that Hertz, Dollar, and some other companies offer where they basically offer you a lower rate for a mystery car and you receive an economy or higher category vehicle at the company's discretion.
May 12, 2022, 1:56 pm
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At some of these properties the base level room may be quite nice. Look at the room description and if you are happy paying that price for the base level room, go for it. If you get an even better room, great.
If you would not be happy with the base level room then look elsewhere.
If you would not be happy with the base level room then look elsewhere.
May 12, 2022, 5:10 pm
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Well, you see it's a great deal. It's possibly the base room so there isn't any bait and switch here....I would say don't be one of those people who complain that you didn't get the oceanfront suite or the penthouse upgrade. If you are happy with the base room take it, but just know there's a good chance you will not get anything higher than that.
There's no science or anything extensive to solve here
There's no science or anything extensive to solve here
May 12, 2022, 7:14 pm
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