Elliott Confidential

Elliott Confidential

Consumer Alert: When a booking site breaks a promise, here's what you have to do

We're getting more cases like this, but there's a way to avoid it

Christopher Elliott's avatar
Christopher Elliott
Sep 09, 2024
∙ Paid

When Nina Jolly got an email from Booking.com that her hotel reservation in Venice had been canceled, her heart sank. Lodging prices had been rising ever since she made her initial reservation.

But Booking.com told her not to worry: It would cover the cost of a new hotel, even at a higher price.

You’re reading the Elliott Confidential Consumer Alert, available exclusively to subscribers. Thank you for your support.

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Christopher Elliott.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2025 Christopher Elliott · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture