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Guest Challenging Situations: Resolution and Compensation Guidelines
Oct 10, 2025
by Mariam Yegoryan | Customer Support
2 min 30 sec read
The issue is reported upon arrivalIssueActionResolution
Bedbug
NICELY request evidence
Once confirmed, request the guest to cancel and send a full refund.
Mold/Mildew
NICELY request evidence
Once confirmed, request the guest to cancel and send a full refund.
Unclean room
NICELY request evidence
Housekeeping if available + 10% refund (before 8 PM). Relocate to an upgraded unit if possible. If the guest leaves, → free cancellation. Dirty floors/dishes/amenities → 50–100% cleaning fee refund.
The issue is reported during the stayIssueActionResolution
Pests (not bedbugs)
NICELY request evidence
Once confirmed → offer relocation. If unavailable → offer 10% off. If declined → issue a full refund.
Mold/Mildew
NICELY request evidence
Once confirmed → relocate the guest. If declined → cancel remaining nights + refund unused. If stayed → GR to handle compensation.
Unclean room
NICELY request evidence
Housekeeping if available + 10% refund (before 8 PM). Relocate to an upgraded unit if possible. If the guest leaves, → free cancellation. Dirty floors/dishes/amenities → 50–100% cleaning fee refund.
No hot water
Troubleshoot with the guest
Offer a full refund of unused nights
A/C issue
Troubleshoot with the guest, post on the chat, enter a WO, and mark as challenging.
Resolved within 24 hrs → refund 10% of total stay. Issue not fixed, and the guest leaves within 24 hours after report→ offer free cancellation. Not resolved during stay → refund 30% (up to 50% in summer; escalate if needed). Issue not fixable - offer a full refund of unused nights
Missing Amenity
Check if there is a listing discrepancy
If confirmed, offer 20% off from the rate
Unlivable Conditions / Missing Essential Amenities Verification (Severe leakage, power outage, HVAC failure, Non-functional fridge
Troubleshoot first, post on the chat, enter a WO, and mark as challenging.
Offer relocation. If unavailable → propose 20% ofthe total stay. If the issue can’t be fixed and the guest leaves → offer free cancellation.
Important notes: In all the cases above, a WO must be entered, evidence should be requested, the issue must be posted on the chat, after it is confirmed, a resolution should be offered to the guest, and finally, the reservation is marked as challenging for the GR team to follow up with the compensation. All the communication should be documented properly. In case of relocation, the property should be blocked for one night unless the local team requests otherwise.
Note: Bolded suggestions are optional and can be offered if the guest wants a quick resolution.
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