By Ethan Nelson · December 01, 2025
Holiday Inn Double Charged My Card. Took 2 Weeks to Refund.
Holiday Inn charged me twice for the same stay. Front desk said it was a hold. It was not. Corporate refunded.
The lesson here is that most refund denials are not final. Companies have discretionary policies that allow exceptions, but they rarely advertise them. The key is knowing which policy to reference and how to frame your request.
If you are dealing with a similar situation with Holiday Inn Double, do not accept the first denial. Research their refund policy, find the specific clause that supports your case, and write a professional appeal referencing it. That single step can turn a “no” into a “yes.”
I use LaimRefund to do this research automatically. It searches the platform’s policies and relevant consumer laws, then drafts a professional appeal letter. Free to check your odds, only $3.99 to unlock the full letter.
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