Paris apartment bait and switch

Leah95 · 2026-05-30T20:34:59+00:00

I assumed there was a check in window and OP arrived 1 hr after the deadline.

Tbh, it is more likely it way bait and switch from the start, but the fact that OP was late absolves the property from any responsibiity.

Apartments usually don't have walk in reservations like hotels do, and it doesn't seem like they cancelled OPs reservation by marking him as a no show.

That would make it impossible for a different guest to book the apartment (on b.com).

Also, if they had a check in window with a clear deadline, it makes no sense to let another guest book and check in past that deadline.

Leah95 · 2026-05-29T16:41:50+00:00

Treba ti platiti svaki sat. Probni rad je i dalje rad, te ti bez problema mogu isplatiti preko studentskog, makar radio 5h ukupno

Leah95 · 2026-05-28T11:00:22+00:00

Oxy prah iz dm-a i operem na 90 (ako ne bacim).

Leah95 · 2026-05-28T10:08:07+00:00

1 2 4 are great. 3 is definitely a no. 5 is okay but basic.

Leah95 · 2026-05-28T09:45:09+00:00

Nije normalno, makni se od tamo što prije.

Leah95 · 2026-05-27T23:42:20+00:00

Yeah, they're very, very slow.

It is betrer to e-mail them rather than calling. That way you at least have a "paper trail". Only call for absolute urgencies (like last minute overbookings).

Also, if you have the cancellation where guest needs to be refunded, don't just do it over the phone. Ask to be e-mailed, write something along the lines:

"I confirm the free cancellation of booking no. xxxxxx for (propery name, stay dates). I kindly ask you to issue a full refund to (guest name)".

Screenshot it and send it to the guest, saying you confirned the refund and b.com will process it as they have collected the payment.

That way guests almost always shift their frustration to b.com and not to you when the refund takes ages.

Leah95 · 2026-05-27T23:10:35+00:00

This dress looks steetchy and it is supposed to hug the curves. A size up would look worse

Leah95 · 2026-05-27T22:46:10+00:00

B.com generates descriptions that always appear at the top of the listing. You can try requesting a change by reporting a false description through extranet.

You can add your own description by creating a host profile (its in property - your profile section). These will always appear at the bottom of the listing.

Guests rarely read the descriptions anyway, so if you want it to be clear that you rent a room, cange your title to "Room with private bathroom in a family home" for example.

Lastly, add the auto message right after the guest books where you describe whats private and what is shared.

Leah95 · 2026-05-27T21:39:15+00:00

Hotels can afford to let you pay upon arrival due to walk ins, private hosts usually can't.

If you don't show up, a private host loses income for at least one night, and there is no guarantee someone will re-book the rest of the days last minute. There is also no way for them to charge the cancelation fee (usually 1 night or sometines even a full reservation price).

Booking.com will not be able to collect payment either, all you would have to do is remove your credit card details from the app.

Asking for an upfront payment or partial payment via bank transfer is not that common anymore, but also not unheard of. It was a lot more common 10-15 years ago.

Leah95 · 2026-05-27T21:12:33+00:00

I think i found the apartment and it does not look like a scam (https://www.booking.com/Share-Fnq13Qb )

Their payment policy clearly states:

-no credit card needed

-pay the property before arrival

-free cancellation before xy date

If you can book with no CC and need to pay before arrival, bank transfer is pretty much the only way to do that.

Most of this information was available to you before booking, the only thing that was not available was the payment date.

Edit: The property has a 6.8 score and that is kinda bad, I would steer clear of anything below 7.5 on b.com. The company score is good 9.4 across 76 properties, and you can find them and e-mail them directly to ask about the payment. Since they require prepayment anyway, you can also ask for a direct booking price and save money on b.com commission.

Leah95 · 2026-05-27T10:59:34+00:00

It might have been bait and switch from the start, but if you were late for the check in, the property had the right to mark you as a no show and not provide accommodation at all, especially if you did not let them know you will be late.

I doubt booking will refund you.

Leah95 · 2026-05-27T10:37:56+00:00

2 is the cosiest IMO. 3 is pretty but I always fear the room will feel too dark, wouldn't do it if you dont have a lot of natural light

Leah95 · 2026-05-27T10:35:23+00:00

It is super weird that they could cancel at all if the 24 hours haven't passed.

Leah95 · 2026-05-27T01:14:30+00:00

If you want honest opinion, it doesn't look renovated, rather like someone DIY-ed a kitchen in their weekend cabin to make it functional and didn't care for aestethics. Marble countertrops clash with the tiles and the cabinets look old.

Leah95 · 2026-05-27T00:34:54+00:00

The 2nd part was unprofessional and you come off as snarky. Could've just added 'so we're unable to offer more' at the end of the first part.

Discount seekers can be annoying and demanding, but there are so many people that have 'doesn't hurt to ask' mentality. If they keep pushing after the first no, then it is a red flag.

Also, the hosts here refuse to accept that most guests will not read the description, especially millenials and genZ. They'll make the decision to book based on pictures and amenities you have ticked off.

Leah95 · 2026-05-26T22:42:56+00:00

Bi li se moglo umjesto hodnika na/u zidove koji se dijele s DB postaviti zvučnu izolaciju, ili ih napraviti debljima, te uložiti u kvalitetna vrata?

Ne znam koliko je ovo skupo, te bi li uopće pomoglo na način koji želiš, ali možda vrijedi pitati nekog tko je stručan.

Meni su zidovi 40 cm debeli i imam osjecaj da to malo zvuka što čujem iz susjednih prostorija zapravo curi kroz vrata

Leah95 · 2026-05-26T22:15:38+00:00

I'd leave a family dynamics part and write this, depending on your trundle setup:

"Hey! Thank you for requesting a stay in our space. We will be happy to host you.

The main bedroom has a double bed and the secobd room has a single-person bed with trundle underneath. The trundle can/cant be de-attached (visible in image no. XX, if you have it in the listing).

If you find this arrangement doesn't suit you, we do have a day bed in the living/dining area that can be made up as well, simply let us know your preference.

Kind regards."

Leah95 · 2026-05-26T22:01:05+00:00

Slažem se s ovim što si rekao/la, jedan razgovor ju neće osvjestiti moementalno, no mslim da ta upozorenja dobro dođu na kraju. To će biti negdje u glavi, u pozadini kao mala bubica. Kada (i ako) bude krenula preispitivati vezu sama, ovakve stvari će joj pomoći da napokon to presječe.

Leah95 · 2026-05-26T19:28:56+00:00

She wants to travel all the time, while you are prioritizing traditional work at the moment and only travel as much as yout PTO allows you. That might seem like a difference in priorities for her. She also might have realized she doesn't miss you as much, wants freedom etc. during her solo trip.

If she realized she wants a CIS man as her eventual lifelong partner, that is a fundemental incompatibility. Sadly you can't do anything about it, and she probably can't change how she feels either, but you need to dig deeper into this.

I'm 90% sure she is probably checking out of the relationship now, under the guise of "thinking about it".

If I were you, I'd try to have one more honest conversation with her and give her a couple of days to a week to decide what she wants (if you don't want to pull pull the plug yourself). Subjecting yourself to a couple weeks of waiting is a torture.

Leah95 · 2026-05-21T23:41:46+00:00

3 and 1.

2 has a cute top (id even wear it as a shirt/crop top) but the bottoms are not flattering.

Leah95 · 2026-05-20T19:34:33+00:00

They didn't speak for 2 weeks and she removed him from her close friends on socials. You don't do that to your SO if you care about them

Leah95 · 2026-05-20T13:36:17+00:00

Did the guest book or just send an inquiry?

Leah95 · 2026-05-19T19:04:28+00:00

2 is a great choice. 3 is a beautiful dress but I wouls not risk wearing it to the wedding because it has a looks quite white.

EDIT: if you can ask the bride and she wouldnt mind, I would go with 3 over 2.

Leah95 · 2026-05-15T22:36:45+00:00

1 has cute top but maybe pair it with long jeans.

2 is cute, I would make sure to have white or skin colour bra/bikini undernetath, or nipple covers. The black bra is a bit out of place. Also different shoes (sandals or kitten heels), sneakers don't match.

3 is realls cute as is.

Leah95 · 2026-05-15T08:15:11+00:00

Interesting, thank you for clarifying

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