I made a hotel reservation on Booking.com two months in advance for my trip to Koh Phangan, Thailand. Despite my careful planning, in 2023, my hotel was cancelled on the day of arrival without my consent, forcing me to spend the entire day searching for alternative accommodations.
Now in 2025, January 13, I am facing the same issue again. This time, the entire property I booked had shut down, yet it was still listed for reservations on Booking.com. Upon arriving, I found all nearby hotels fully booked due to the Full Moon Party season.
Despite my complaints, Booking.com offered only expensive alternative options far beyond the original price I paid. Even worse, after sending over 10 messages within 24 hours, I received no helpful response. With no other choice, I had to rent a local house for $250 per night just to avoid sleeping on the streets.
Booking.com has not refunded my payment or compensated for the inconvenience caused. Their lack of accountability ruined my vacation. I demand a full refund and a better resolution to prevent such issues in the future.
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