After the best breakfast buffet we’ve had yet (thank you Fairfield Inn) we loaded the van and took off for Shepherdstown. The rain rarely let up, instead varying between drizzling, pouring, and wind-blown sheets. We persevered and made it to Antietam We took the caravan tour, starting with an overview of the battlefield and campaign at the visitor center, then followed the ranger in our cars to 3 stops where he described in detail the events of the 12-hour battle, during which 23,000 men were killed or injured.
Now a rant and a request to spread the word about an unscrupulous businessman. We had made reservations at the Little Orleans Lodge, our first stay on the C&O trail. Due to the rain and flash flood warnings, I called in the morning to cancel. Today Bill reviewed our credit card transactions online and found we’d been charged $50 by this place. He called the owner who was uncooperative and would not reverse the charge. There is no mention of a cancellation fee on the web site or in the trail ” bible” where we found the ad. He never said a word about it either time I spoke with him, and told Bill, “I can’t tell her everything”. Please post warnings about this on any forum possible.
We are checked in for two nights at the elegant Bavarian Inn, Shepherdstown, WV.
Standard room cancellation policy is by 6PM the day of arrival. If nothing to the contrary was stated, I think you should complain to the credit card company.
In any event, enjoy your well-earned time off.
By: Dave Hannes on September 7, 2011
at 8:34 am
Dave, Bill already contacted Visa and started the dispute process.
By: willmeriwether on September 7, 2011
at 2:44 pm
Why if I were out there in the vicinity, I would show that unscrupulous innkeeper the in, out, and ally-oop of a Brophy right hook! The dirty rotten scoundrel. Nothing cures like a good rant so I hope the rest of your day was lovely.
By: Bridget on September 7, 2011
at 12:06 pm
Brave Bridget! The constant rain is making it hard to do anything outside and what is there to do inside but drink?
By: willmeriwether on September 7, 2011
at 2:47 pm
Dispute the charge on your credit card. Include the information you have in this blog. I would also write the author of the book where you found the ad for the place, and explain how you were treated.
Dorothy Martin
By: Don & Dorothy Martin on September 7, 2011
at 1:49 pm
Dorothy, we have started the process. It is as much a matter of principal than getting the money back, but it sounds likely we will.
By: willmeriwether on September 7, 2011
at 2:46 pm
You know Griff will need to hear every detail of Antietam and want to see even the pix you think you should delete.
By: Ray on September 9, 2011
at 5:18 pm