Tarek Rida
Google
Warning - Do NOT book with Bianca Relais given their fraudulent practices and lack of professionalism. My experience was a total nightmare, showing they use a fraudulent scheme to charge unjustified cancellation fees.
Here’s what happened:
1) They Claimed a Fake Second Booking: I made just one booking. But after I cancelled it, the hotel shockingly claimed I had two bookings and tried to charge me a huge cancellation fee for a reservation I never made and knew nothing about. This is either a major system error or, more likely, them intentionally creating fake bookings to scam people.
2) Charged over 1,000 Euro: The cancellation fee for this "ghost" booking was over €1,000 per night – It's absolutely outrageous for a booking that didn't exist.
3) Terrible, Rude Customer Service: I tried emailing and calling, but they gave me generic, useless replies. When I finally got someone on the phone, they stalled, saying their department was closed and they needed 48 hours, even though my "arrival" was less than 48 hours away.
4) They Screamed at My Wife: When the reservations team finally responded, they just said they'd charge my card for a booking I didn't make. When my wife called to sort it out, they screamed at her and said there was nothing she could do. Unacceptable!
5) The General Manager Was Just as Bad and Patronizing: We even tried contacting the area manager, but he was equally unhelpful, rude, and sarcastic, especially when my wife said we'd escalate this. He refused to speak to me on the phone saying that there's nothing to speak about and that they will proceed with the cancellation fee
6) It is clear that the hotel is trying to maximize revenue. On the same day, they had plenty of rooms available for 500 euros or less yet they claimed that they cant refund us because they are fully booked and will lose on the income. If you check right now, you will see that the hotel is discounted down to 250 euros a day...
Bottom line: This hotel stole over €1,000 from me for a booking I never made. They offered zero real proof and treated us terribly. This isn't just bad service; it's a scam.
Be warned: If you book here and cancel, they might claim you had another booking you didn't make and try to charge you. Stay away to protect your money and peace of mind.