Our event in Cork over ran just over an hr
Got a call from the host at 11.15 pm saying that her guests are all in bed sleeping the house was locked and the gate was locked
As a accommodation provider the host had to know that there wasn’t a room to be got in Cork but at 11.15 pm left me high and dry and had to sleep in my car
The Failte Ireland welcome went out the window fast here if you don’t check on time
No matter what happened the room was paid for a week earlier when booked the host was not going to be at a loss here
I would have paid a late fee if that was asked of me
I will admit I did send two messages informing the host I was running late but I did send these messages to the wrong person
However leaving a person stranded when just over an hr late. I am in this business and I might be very disappointed when guest arrive late without contact but I would always look after them and I found out afterwards there was a reason for the lateness etc
So the stay I was looking forward too turned out to be a nightmare and while I accept some of the responsibilities in this the host leaving a guest to the four winds leaves a lot to be desired in this matter !
Make sure you check in on time or be turned out having paid