We scheduled this trip 5 months ago, and I counted down the days to it. Unfortunately when the Governor of CO issued the recommendation that people over the age of 60 cancel any travel to CO Ski areas, Great Western Lodgings failed to modify their cancellation policy at all. So despite months of planning for my 3 children to get to play in the snow with Grandpa, we decided to go without him... We checked the Breckenridge Ski Resort website daily for any "Covid 19" updates, and were reassured that they continued to advertise that they would be staying open. So we kept our reservations, and checked in Saturday afternoon after 14 hours of driving. Within 3 hours of our arrival Vail Resorts announced that they were all closing for the week BUT they would offer 100% reimbursements for their disappointed guests. Well needless to say, GWL did NOT follow suite. Not only did they fail to honor any refunds, not even PARTIAL refunds, for adhering the the GOVERNOR'S recommendation to stay home--they failed to offer any sort of recourse for guests now checked-in at Breckenridge with no access to the ski resort.
I COMPLETELY understand that the owners/investors will be taking a hit as tourism drops amid Covid panic, but GWL could have AT LEAST provided more compassionate customer service over the phone--the three times I called I was disappointed not only by the lack of information they had (i.e. "ummm, we might be changing the cancellation policy but I'm not sure, we are supposed to talk about it, call back tomorrow?" was one call and, "Go online and make an inquiry because I have absolutely NO information or answers for you," was another response I got), but the clueless and snippy attitudes of the customer service agents was salt in an open wound.
I get this is a crazy situation and it really sucks for everyone, not just me. But a little bit of courtesy could have gone a long way. If not considering refunds, then maybe GWL could have made an effort to compromise and discuss future discount? Or credit towards a future stay? We burned 3 THOUSAND dollars for a single night stay before packing up our 3 kids (all under 7) and making the 14 hour drive home. Shame on you GWL for your lack of preparedness, your lackluster customer service, and your inability to offer any sort of consolation to encourage repeat business. I have absolutely ZERO reason to ever renting through you again, and I WAS a repeat customer.
Oh, but the condo was nice. I would have LOVED to stay there again in the future :( read more