I accidentally booked the wrong dates for a weekend trip to Vegas and the "special rate" I chose was strictly non-refundable according to the confirmation email. I realized the mistake within ten minutes, but the hotel itself says I have to handle the change through the third-party booking site I used. Is there any chance of getting a credit for a future stay, or am I just out of luck because I didn't read the fine print carefully enough?

It is incredibly stressful when you realize a booking error right after hitting the confirm button, but there’s usually a small window where you can negotiate a fix. I was reading through some hotels com reviews to see how their customer service team handles these kinds of accidental date swaps for loyal members. It seems like if you call their support line immediately, they can sometimes reach out to the hotel manager on your behalf to authorize a one-time courtesy change without a fee. It never hurts to be polite and persistent with the representative to see what they can do for you.

It’s definitely stressful, but acting quickly can really make a difference in fixing booking mistakes. Being polite and calling support right away seems like the best chance to get a fee-free change.