How do you escalate a hotel complaint?

If you feel your issue was not resolved, contact the regional manager or another senior executive if the hotel or motel is part of a chain. Depending on the type of complaint, if it is not resolved, you may also contact the local health department or the state consumer protection office.



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If you booked directly with the hotel, or through a third-party site, it's best to call or go to the front desk to register your complaint.

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Unusual Complaints Sometimes guests demand something that simply is unwarranted or impossible to deliver such as they may complain about the absence of a swimming pool, lack of public transportation, bad weather and so on. Hotels generally have little or no control over the circumstances surrounding unusual complaints.

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If a hotel refuses to refund customer payments, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may step in via an enforcement action.

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But you don't have to accept those unexplained fees – you can dispute hotel charges and potentially get refunds. Review bills for errors, request removal of disputed charges, provide receipts as proof, and escalate to the credit card issuer and consumer agencies if needed.

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Write a complaint on the Better Business Bureau website, at www.bbb.org. Submit complaints to relevant organizations in the area or region the hotel servers. This way, you'll let locals know about the problems or bad service you received.

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I am writing to express my disappointment and frustration with my recent stay at your hotel. Unfortunately, I experienced a significant issue during my stay that greatly impacted my overall experience. During my stay at your hotel, I encountered [describe the issue faced during the stay at the hotel].

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Common hotel guest complaints
  • In-room cleanliness concerns.
  • Unpleasant odors (e.g., smoke, pets)
  • Problems with the temperature (too hot or too cold)
  • Trouble with the Wi-Fi.
  • A lack of free services or amenities.
  • The hotel is too noisy.
  • Too much traffic near guest rooms.
  • Lack of customer service.


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Most of the guests' claims concern the same kind of situation: burnt bulbs, broken TVs, issues with switches, clogged baths and toilets, air conditioners not working properly, etc.

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Yes, a hotel motel can charge a customer for damages after they have already checked out. This is because the customer has an obligation to pay for any damage that occurs during their stay.

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No, hotels are not allowed to charge a credit card without your signature. This is because it is against the law for any business to process a payment without the customer's authorization.

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Hotel cancellation policies offer hotel guests the opportunity to cancel their booking up until a certain amount of days before check-in. Once this date has passed, the hotel might charge the guest a set cancellation fee, a percentage of the booking, or the full amount.

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