Have you ever arrived at a hotel to find it doesn't have room for you or has closed for repairs — or worse, had to evacuate during an emergency situation?
These scenarios are rare, but they can throw a wrench in your dream trip, not to mention put a dent in your wallet. Thankfully, there are things you can do to prepare for the unthinkable.
I talked to Michelle Couch-Friedman, an ombudsman columnist at The Points Guy and self-described "fiasco fixer," for the best ways travelers can protect themselves from unexpected hotel hiccups. What to do depends on the reason your hotel can no longer host you; let's walk through some of the most common scenarios you might face.
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