It is a shady hotel near a corner of the market. the booking confirmation mentioned 11:30 AM as the check in time, and I arrived at 11:45 AM.
But the receptionist asked me to wait for couple of hours as the room was not ready and repeatedly insisted to pay the amount. Sensing foul, i insisted to inspect the room. the receptionist told me the room is into a different building. on my repeat request, she deputed a old & shady lady with me..we went after a 10 min walk to a dilapidated building, and to our shock, the room was nowhere close to the photos shown on expedia. the receptionist mentioned they owe no responsibility for photos shown on expedia....we straightway rejected the booking.
To our shock, an hour later, the receptionist initiated the check in and charged our credit card (details entered in expedia website) although i had opted to pay at hotel at a Euro5 extra charge.
i have already raised a transaction dispute with my bank and escalated to expedia. expedia has already shrugged their shoulders and i am continuing to fight.
with my sight of the hotel - DEFINITELY not recommended for families....the hotel owner is a fraud, and the photos shown are nowhere close to the reality at site....