What remedies do I have if my package holiday accommodation is not as described?
How the answer differs across 5 jurisdictions
GermanyFull article If your hotel room in a package tour doesn’t match what was promised, you can demand repairs, price reduction, replacement services, or even cancel the trip — and you may claim compensation for extra costs or lost vacation value.
IrelandFull article If your holiday accommodation in Ireland was not as described, the Package Holidays and Travel Trade Act 1995 gives you the right to compensation or a price reduction from the travel agent or tour operator.
European UnionFull article You may be entitled to a price reduction, compensation for damages, or even cancellation with full refund under the EU Package Travel Directive if your hotel was significantly worse than described.
You have the right to claim compensation or a price reduction if your package holiday hotel was significantly different from what was described, under the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.
JapanFull article Yes, you may claim compensation if the hotel provided in your package tour differs from what was promised in the contract, under Japan’s Act on Prevention of Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations and the Consumer Contract Act.
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GermanyWhat can I do if my hotel room does not match the booking?
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JapanPackage tour hotel differed from contract. Can I claim?Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.