The room does not match the description.
cor-ri-SPON-de — four syllables, stress on the third.
When the room you receive is clearly different from what was advertised or promised in the booking.
'Corrispondere a' (to correspond to/match) is a formal verb used to compare reality with expectations. 'Non corrisponde alla descrizione' = does not match the description. Document discrepancies with photos before complaining — it strengthens your case significantly.
Sul sito c'era scritto 'vista mare' ma vedo solo un parcheggio.
The website said 'sea view' but I can only see a car park.
Misleading room descriptions are a common source of hotel disputes
La camera è molto più piccola di come sembrava nelle foto.
The room is much smaller than it appeared in the photos.
Photo distortion is a legal grey area — wide-angle lenses make rooms look bigger
Avevo prenotato una camera rinnovata.
I had booked a renovated room.
If you specifically requested a renovated room and received an old one, you have grounds to complain
Misleading hotel descriptions are regulated under Italian consumer law (Codice del Consumo). If a room is materially different from what was contracted, you have the right to an alternative room or a price reduction. Screenshot the original listing before your trip as evidence.