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I booked a Oyo hotel room on phone, after seeing the pictures of the property (Oyo Pallavi Nilayam, Singasandra, Bangalore) on 19th Feb 2022 for the same night (Check in 19th Feb 2022 and Check out 20th Feb). They sent me a payment link and I made the payment of 747 INR through Paytm. I reached the property at 8 PM that day. I walked into the property and found the reception to be poorly managed with a foul odour and a caretaker who seemed to be inebriated. I asked to see the room before checking in and he took me to the room. It was the dirtiest hotel room that I had seen in my life with stains on the bedsheet, dirty towel, cracks on the wall and floor and cockroaches. It looked very unhygienic and I asked to be shown another room. Realised that too was just like the other one. I asked them to cancel mhy booking and refund my money because I could not stay in an unhealthy and unhygienic place as such. The caretaker became angry and asked me to figure it with Oyo directly. I tried calling Oyo multiple each times and each time, the agents who answered said they cant help me and I need to reach the escalation team and they put me on hold saying they will transfer and after 15 mins of being on hold, the call would eventually get disconnected. I got realy frustrated becasue it was already almost 9 pm and I downloaded the Oyo app to try cancelling it through the app. Chatted with their chat support and the agent flatly refused to cancel it or refund my money since it was already post the check in time (as per their policy). I explained to him that I did arrive there to check in but seeing the condition of the property, I cannot fathom staying there. They have falsely advertised that property with misleading pictures. I cannot stay in a room with cockroaches. The agent still refused to do anything about it. I finally cancelled it myself and I got a message saying the entire amount goes into cancellation and I wouldn't get a refund. I continued to call Oyo support again and on the 9th or 10th attempt, one agent transferred me to some supervisor (I have all the call recordings). That agent wasn't apologetic about the fact that I had to go through such horrendous experience and said I do not get a refund as per Oyo policy. I asked him if this room was as per Oyo standards. He said no it is not, but I still wont get a refund. I did not even stay in that room for a min. I finally left frustrated and checked into another hotel (not Oyo). I got a call from their escalation team yesterday and I shared all the photos, call recordings with them and they offered me 20% of the refund. I told them its not my mistake and I deserve the entire refund. They agreed that the room looked horrible but they still cannot do anything beyond 20% even though I did not stay there. I told them I cannot accept it and I wont the entire amount refunded. They promised to speak with their seniors and call me back. They never called back and then just sent me a mail later saying the issue has been resolved with a 20% refund and that they are happy to have given me a great Oyo experience. The Irony! I replied to them saying I do not accept it and I want to speak with someone. Haven't heard back anything from they yet.
Feb 24, 2022
Complaint marked as Resolved I received a call from Oyo escalations and they confirmed that they will now refund the full amount. I received the refund a few minutes ago.
OYO Rooms customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
Feb 22, 2022
Updated by wasimabdurahiman Updating with pictures
Verified Support
Feb 23, 2022
OYO Rooms Customer Care's response Hi, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We understand that nothing that we say can make up for this unpleasant experience. Please share your booking Id or contact details so that we can transit your experience with us. ~Team OYO
Feb 23, 2022
Updated by wasimabdurahiman Booking ID - BEH13176
Verified Support
Feb 24, 2022
OYO Rooms Customer Care's response We have escalated your concern with our team who will reach out to you and will help you in the best possible way. ~Team OYO
Verified Support
Feb 24, 2022
OYO Rooms Customer Care's response As checked, our team has assisted you with your concern and provided a needful resolution. For any other assistance, please feel free to contact us. ~SP
Feb 24, 2022
Updated by wasimabdurahiman Hi, I received a call from the Oyo team and now the full refund has been received. Can't thank Consumer Complaints enough for making this possible. Thank you! Appreciate the help that your forum does.
Verified Support
Feb 26, 2022
OYO Rooms Customer Care's response Hi, as checked, our team has connected with you for your assistance and addressed your issue. We assure you that you will not experience such instances again in your future stays with us. ~Team OYO