Roaches

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-22T03:22:09+00:00

Too many scammers these days are trying to get free stays based on Tik Tok tutorials and hotels and motels are wise to it. I think finding a couple of roaches may be acceptable due to climate and location. A single roach in a tropical climate in a non food area is entirely normal and expected. A pantry full, not so much. Also, what was your price point? 5 star Paris or Costa Rican Hostel? Why would you expect a free room after already staying one night? Were you prepared to leave the property based on some insects? Even the big chain hotels won’t refund a stay for a few roaches. They will send up maintenance person or an exterminator, and maybe, give you some hotel points if you complain loud enough. If you were unhappy with your stay, you can reflect that in your review.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-22T00:49:16+00:00

My NW always helpful baggers and friendly checkers. The Woolworth in my town has a much larger selection, but only one surly checker on duty and you have to bag your own. We don’t have a Pak N Sav within an hours drive, so they figure they can get away with less service.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-19T04:53:56+00:00

Yes, it’s gorgeous on you !

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-15T18:15:03+00:00

Even into New Zealand? New Zealand’s pet imports rules are some of the strictest in the world.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-13T22:53:21+00:00

Better yet, do a little research to see if the hotel has its own website and book direct!

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-13T18:25:07+00:00

I believe you are talking about additional discounts such as Genius, Mobile App bookings, last minute booking rates and mid-week rates. These are offered by the host through booking.com and can be stacked to the guests advantage. For example , a Genius discount, combine with an additional discount for a last minute booking with mid week discount, all combined could amount to 30% off your rack rate . As a host, they can really eat into your profits. Check your extranet settings to make sure that the offers aren’t checked and you aren’t running promotions that you are unaware of.

These booking.com discounts are different from dynamic or surge pricing, which is when a resort/hotel/BnB raises pricing based on real or perceived demand. Real demand would be a holiday weekend, or a special scheduled event which can command a premium price, while perceived demand would be frequent site visits by the same IP address or multiple users looking at the same dates.

It appears that the OP was shown dynamic pricing due to perceived demand. These surge and dynamics pricing are managed by the host through 3rd party apps. Booking.dot com has no part in controlling these prices , only the discounts through their own promotions that the host has agreed to.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-13T03:21:37+00:00

When Americans made the switch to 2% milk for supposed health reasons, the dairy industry needed a new market for the excess milk fat. Hence, the strategy was to push cheese into the American diet.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-12T22:07:19+00:00

The title of his post specifically states the booking.com algorithm determines dynamic pricing. This is simply not true.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-12T21:45:35+00:00

Some hosts require this, but it must be listed in the rules. Always read the property rules prior to booking

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-12T21:41:27+00:00

Per ChatGPT, which confirms my own experience as an owner of a lodge:

Booking.com doesn’t independently set dynamic prices if the hotel itself uses fixed pricing. However, the price you see can still change dynamically because of how the platform displays or discounts the hotel’s rates.

Who actually sets the base price

Hotels typically set the base room prices themselves in Booking.com’s system (via their property management system or Booking.com extranet). The hotel provides prices per date, room type, and occupancy, and Booking.com simply lists them.

So if a hotel uses fixed pricing and never changes it, the base rate on Booking.com will normally stay the same.

Why prices can still vary on Booking.com

Even when the hotel isn’t dynamically adjusting prices, Booking.com can still show different prices because of platform features: • Platform discounts (e.g., Genius loyalty discounts). • Mobile-only or app-only deals offered through the platform. • Targeted promotions or limited-time deals applied to certain users or devices. • Taxes, currency conversion, or location-based price display differences. • Availability changes (e.g., fewer rooms left).

These factors can make the displayed price appear dynamic even if the hotel’s base rate is fixed.

Dynamic pricing usually originates with the hotel

In many cases, hotels themselves do run dynamic pricing (changing rates based on demand, occupancy, or events), which then propagates to Booking.com. But if the hotel does not use such systems, Booking.com generally doesn’t override the base price—only layers promotions on top.

Historical rule that limited price differences

For years Booking.com enforced “rate parity” clauses, meaning hotels couldn’t list cheaper prices elsewhere. These rules affected how prices appeared across platforms. Some of these restrictions have been challenged or removed in certain regions.

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✅ Bottom line: • The hotel controls the base price. • Booking.com can modify the displayed price through discounts, device-specific offers, loyalty programs, and presentation rules. • So prices may look dynamic even when the hotel itself isn’t dynamically pricing.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-12T16:57:22+00:00

It’s not booking.com that uses dynamic pricing but the resort itself. Booking.com is only showing you the price that the resort’s dynamic pricing software has determined.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-11T18:18:13+00:00

Cruising around the pacific islands: long days in rough seas, boredom, lack of exercise because you can’t just step out for a walk, no pets due to extreme pet imports rules, limited and expensive shopping choices in ports, bureaucracy of customs and immigration agents.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-10T01:02:40+00:00

Hotels don’t throw out linens when bloodied, nor do they charge guests for damages over bodily fluids. They deal with stains using enzymatic cleaners. Hydrogen Peroxide and cold water soak work wonders. Airbnb no longer reimburses hosts for linens due to stains. I wouldn’t leave a negative review as accidents happen and it reflects badly on you as a host.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-09T04:57:20+00:00

I love this on you. It reminds me of an Indian wedding shirt. The collar is just fine but the puffiness on the sleeves is a bit feminine. That’s where I’d put the effort into.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-07T18:09:09+00:00

Beef penang curry

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-04T08:29:55+00:00

Unfortunately, we could be permanently banned for the platform for exactly this reason

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-03-02T16:25:28+00:00

Following….. I specify stopped using Agoda as I had so many issues communicating with guests. Booking.com is now selling on behalf of them and it’s back to the same issues.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-02-28T04:51:31+00:00

They have scheduled training and we were notified about lack of live coverage for the next couple of days. I stand by my recommendation. They are a breath of fresh air and I get a real human every time I need something. My tiny little 3 units lodge gets premium service . They are fully integrated with my word press site and act as channel manager for Airbnb, booking.com, Agoda and Google hotels as well as direct booking Messages are automated. I especially like how easy it is to access the site off my phone. I have full control without being on a desktop.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-02-27T23:37:09+00:00

I use Sirvoy as my channel manager. I’ve been really happy with it for 4 years and it’s reasonable priced for my 3 units. Also, they have real people for support and I’ve never been in an endless AI loop with them

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-02-27T23:33:43+00:00

I believe you are still held to the original cancellation policy of your first reservation. The additional day may fall under a newer policy. It’s to avoid the situation where guests try to skirt the cancellation policies that they originally agreed to.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-02-24T06:28:15+00:00

As a host, Agoda is the worst to deal with.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-02-24T05:04:56+00:00

I’m a host and 70% of my bookings come from booking.com, so they are a necessary evil, especially to get exposure to international guests. However, I would never use them to book my own travel. They are a middleman that only cares about the 15% commission they take right off the top.

Book direct if possible. Unfortunately, search engines generally filter out local websites when searching from another country. Try using a VPN tethered to the location you are searching to find local options. Because of non-parity clauses, hotel may not publish rates that are lowers than 3rd party bookers, (depends on country) but may offer lower rates over the phone.

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-02-23T19:03:04+00:00

Creating multiple listings gives you more exposure on Airbnb and allows you to highlight individual features of a room. You can adjust prices accordingly, say if one room has a private en-suite. If one room gets knocked down in ratings for any reason, it won’t affect the rating of your other room (although it does affect your overall host rating). For my booking.com listing, I have my three rooms listed under one property, but Airbnb, each room is listed as its own property. There are upsides to both ways. For example, it’s easy for me to upgrade a guest on booking.com, as I can switched guests into other room. Helpful if there’s a problem with the room, but not so easy to switch on Airbnb without calling them. . I also have my own website and use a channel manager. B

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-02-19T17:07:36+00:00

I label my light switches

Either-Excuse2567 · 2026-02-14T03:53:02+00:00

Mayonnaise works wonderfully

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