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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Miles Brignall

Ibis hotel cancelled our booking but says ‘no’ to a refund

Ibis hotel
Ibis said it cancelled the booking because the hotel was closed for essential maintenance. Photograph: Kevin Coombs/Reuters

Back in September I made a booking at an Ibis hotel in Burton upon Trent for 8 December. Three weeks before the stay, I received an email saying my booking had been cancelled as the hotel needed to shut for essential maintenance and that I would receive a refund soon. This was confirmed by phone.

When the money hadn’t arrived two weeks later, I called again and was told that Accor had my money and I needed to contact it.

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