Watching the monster storm move into Eastern Canada (and yes, the U.S.), this morning I cancelled my surprise visit to my mom figuring she doesn't know I'm coming so there won't be any disappointment if I choose to not travel into weather/driving danger.
Anyway, after I cancelled the flight and car rental I tried cancelling tonight's hotel I had booked part way through the drive, but because we're within 24 hours, I couldn't cancel online. I knew I was within the cancellation deadline and would be charged for tonight, but having read your stories of night audit I decided to call the hotel to let them know I wouldn't be coming tonight and understood I would still be charged. Why not let the


