What recourse do I have if I arrive to find my hotel is undergoing renovation?

What recourse do I have if I arrive to find my hotel is undergoing renovation?

Catharine Hamm (Travel Editor, LA Times) gives expert video advice on: What are the standard rules for tipping hotel personnel?; What recourse do I have if I arrive to find my hotel is undergoing renovation?; What recourse do I have if I am unhappy with my overall hotel stay? and more...

I think the best thing to do if you discover that your hotel is being renovated, and it's disruptive to you as a guest, is to talk with the hotel manager. Ask him or her if there's anything that can be done to lessen your pain and suffering, because it really can be very disruptive. If, on the other hand, it's a hotel renovation that's not inconveniencing you, I think it's greedy to ask for some kind of a discount or compensation.