Walked from a Formule 1 - Compensation?

[Mal]

As a treat to myself, I booked into the Formule 1 for a relaxing time. When I arrived at the hotel, there was an envelope addressed to me.

The contents basically read:
- We are overbooked due to a football event.
- We apologise.
- We have arranged alternative accommodation for you at our partner hotel, the Sofitel down the road.

The Sofitel was approximately 1 mile away. Checked into the Sofitel, and was welcomed as a valued guest of Accor. Stay there was adequate. I did see that the minibar prices of drinks was much higher than the Formule 1 vending machines.

How much compensation should I ask for? Should I request my original rate back, or should I ask them for additional money (they don't award A-Club points) to cover the inconvenience? Should I also ask for the difference in minibar costs?

 

[Princess Fiona]

As a treat to myself, I booked into the Formule 1 for a relaxing time. When I arrived at the hotel, there was an envelope addressed to me.

The contents basically read:
- We are overbooked due to a football event.
- We apologise.
- We have arranged alternative accommodation for you at our partner hotel, the Sofitel down the road.

The Sofitel was approximately 1 mile away. Checked into the Sofitel, and was welcomed as a valued guest of Accor. Stay there was adequate. I did see that the minibar prices of drinks was much higher than the Formule 1 vending machines.

How much compensation should I ask for? Should I request my original rate back, or should I ask them for additional money (they don't award A-Club points) to cover the inconvenience? Should I also ask for the difference in minibar costs?

Is it April 1st already ?

 

[Hvr]

Is it April 1st already ?

Yes. I think you should pay the difference between what you paid and the rack rate at the Sofitel.

 

[oz_mark]

Yes. I think you should pay the difference between what you paid and the rack rate at the Sofitel.

Especially if it gets you away from the football crowd....

 

[mella2007]

Oh Mal......I laughed my head off reading this

 

[Pollywaffle]

If they made you walk, don't forget to include wear and tear on your shoes as part of your compensation claim.

 

[JohnK]

And here I was thinking Mal was looking for some sympathy and people are paying him out....

 

[TheEmu]

… I booked into the Formule 1 for a relaxing time.
…there was an envelope addressed to me…
- We apologise.
- We have arranged alternative accommodation for you …

Hmmm…love your work, Mal

 

[elbarto]

I think by Sofitel Mal means the soft inflatable bed (that Mal had to blow up himself) and the envelope contained the tent that he was thrown out the door with.

 

[Foreigner]

Is it April 1st already ?

Yes, this did remind me to look at the date on my wristwatch. Another April 1st here.

 

[Hvr]

Breaking news:

[h=1]TEN board sacks new CEO, Gina Rinehart takes charge.[/h] By David Knox on April 1, 2013 / Filed Under News, Top Stories EXCLUSIVE: The Board of Network TEN has sacked its new CEO Hamish McLennan after just 2 weeks in the role and appointed shareholder Gina Rinehart to the top job.

...

Also coming are The Miner Wants a Wife and Prospecting with the Stars.
TEN Programmer Beverley McGarvey insisted, “We have developed another new schedule that builds consistency yet again, with shows that are smart, different, authentic and screen with their own stock exchange ticker.

 

[Mal]

As expected - this incident didn't actually happen, and was my attempt at some April Fools Day humour.

(following on from last years effort : http://www.australianfrequentflyer....round/hotel-stay-alarm-clock-reset-38138.html )

Great to see some people have got a laugh out of the story

 

[Simo]

Mal,

You have a wicked mind

 

[Foreigner]

Few more April Fools' Day news in the link here:

http://www.airlinereporter.com/2013/04/airline-april-fools-goodness-from-around-the-web/

 

[TheEmu]

As expected - this incident didn't actually happen, and was my attempt at some April Fools Day humour.

(following on from last years effort : http://www.australianfrequentflyer....round/hotel-stay-alarm-clock-reset-38138.html )

Great to see some people have got a laugh out of the story

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