Can I cancel my HotelTonight reservation and get a refund?

Most reservations on HotelTonight are offered on a non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-modifiable basis. This is how the platform secures steep last-minute discounts. However, there are exceptions:

2026 Refund Rules & Exceptions:

• Free Cancellation: Some listings are explicitly marked with "Free Cancellation." You can cancel these directly through the app until the specific deadline (e.g., 2:00 PM on the day of check-in) for a full refund.

• California 24-Hour Rule: As of 2026, if you are booking a stay in California, you may cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours after booking, provided the reservation was made at least 72 hours before check-in.

• HT Perks & Points: If you used HT points for a cancellable booking and cancel before the deadline, your points will be fully reinstated to your account.

• Discretionary Refunds: If your booking does not have a cancellation option, any refund or modification is entirely at the hotel's discretion.

To check your specific terms, open your confirmation email or go to the Bookings tab in the HotelTonight app.

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How can I recover more money from my reservation?

If you have a non-refundable booking and the hotel refuses a refund, you don't have to lose your money. Since HotelTonight and most hotels allow you to update the guest name, you can transfer the booking to someone else.

By selling your hotel reservation to another traveler, you can recover most, if not all, of your original payment. Neither HotelTonight nor the hotel typically charges for a simple name transfer, allowing you to keep the full amount from the sale.

How to change the name:

1. Before Booking: You can add a guest name by tapping "Guest Names" before confirming.

2. After Booking: For existing reservations, you must contact HotelTonight Support (help@hoteltonight.com) or the hotel directly to update the primary guest information so the new traveler can check in.

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What if I don't know who to transfer my booking to?

This is where Gadobo helps! If you have a non-refundable HotelTonight room and no one to take your place, you can list it on our secure marketplace.

Gadobo is a peer-to-peer platform that connects you with travelers looking for last-minute deals. Instead of losing 100% of your payment on a non-refundable stay, you can sell your room to another person securely. We provide fraud protection for both buyers and sellers to ensure every transaction is safe and seamless.

List Your Non-Refundable Booking on Gadobo today and turn your unused HotelTonight reservation back into cash.

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