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Hotels4u booked wrong date for hotel - where do I stand?

lvm
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Hi,

On 27th April I phoned Hotels4u to make a booking for 30th May (had to phone to use a voucher from previous complaint).

Booking confirmed and gave me reference number. Few hours later I hadn't received email confirmation so emailed asking for it. Didn't get it and left it at this. Will know better next time!

Arrived at hotel (abroad and late at night) and was told I was a no-show on the confirmed date of 30th April. Wouldn't be provided with a room unless I paid for full amount of about £340 (original booking was only about £190).

Phoned Hotels4u on return and they said I had to put it in an email. I did and 10 days later didn't have so much as an acknowledgement. So emailed again on 14th June to customer services, reservations, PR and CEO of Thomas Cook group. Asked for response in 7 days (by today). All I have is an email from a PA for CEO saying she'll respond when she hears from Hotels4u. That was on 14th June.

I have asked for my losses to be paid (£340) and to be compensated for their error.

I paid for original sum on a credit card although not sure I want to go down the s75 route as I want the £340 back, not just £190.

I also paid the hotel by credit card but realise its not their fault so guessing s75 wouldn't apply here.

Already called Hotels4u before sending second email and they won't tell me anything on phone...just told to email!

What should be my next steps? I have little faith I'll receive a response today.

Thanks!

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