Changing Price Of A Confirmed Hotel Booking?any Rights??

[pinkcowprint]

i booked a hotel for majorca in june,paid for and confirmation voucher been sent,they have now emailed me to say the tour operator has made a pricing error and they are trying to find us alternative accommodation.
i want this hotel as it hs all the facilities we need with 2 small children,do we have any rights?
we booked with travel republic.

[Prudie]

I'm not sure of rights, you probably need to check the T&Cs of Travel Republic who are only an agent. Have you tried contacting the hotel and booking directly with them (or is it a package)?

[murraymints]

I suggest the tour operator has to pay any shortcoming...can you check with ABTA...?

[boxtops]

Are they ABTA Bonded?

[Hymie]

I would ask the Daily Telegraph’s travel guru, Gill Charlton for her take on the issue.

Personally I think you would have the right to cancel and receive a full refund – but not to be able to insist on the agreed price (due to the terms & conditions).

[pinkcowprint]

it was ridiculously cheap..i knew it must be a mistake so i even rang to check..thy said price was right..the price now showing is another £300 difference!yes abta bonded will call them tomorrow.just wanted to know while im waiting upon their decision tomorrow.will ring abta and see what they say!

[malagabob]

There was something on the TV a few weeks ago. Someone booked a holiday but the final price was more than advertised. Something to do with initial price being a estimate not a quote.