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PhrasesTravel ProblemsL'hotel non corrisponde alla descrizione online.
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L'hotel non corrisponde alla descrizione online.

The hotel does not match the online description.

Pronunciation

'Corrisponde' — cor-ri-SPON-de. Four syllables; double 'r' lightly rolled; stress on the third syllable.

When to use it

Say this to the hotel manager or booking platform customer service when the property is significantly different from what was advertised — missing facilities, different location, or lower standard.

What it means

'Corrispondere a' means to correspond to or match. 'Non corrisponde alla descrizione' (does not match the description) is a formal complaint structure. 'Alla' = 'a + la' (to the). This phrase can also be used for other mismatches: 'il prodotto non corrisponde alla foto' (the product doesn't match the photo).

Variations

Le foto erano ingannevoli.

The photos were misleading.

Specifically criticises deceptive imagery.

Voglio un rimborso parziale.

I want a partial refund.

Request compensation without leaving.

Voglio cambiare struttura.

I want to change to a different property.

Request to be moved to another hotel through the same platform.

Mini Dialogue

— L'hotel non corrisponde alla descrizione online. Non c'è la piscina promessa. — Mi dispiace. La piscina è in ristrutturazione. — Non ne ero informato. Chiedo un rimborso parziale. — Lo riferisco al responsabile. Si accomodi.

— The hotel does not match the online description. The promised pool isn't there. — I'm sorry. The pool is under renovation. — I wasn't informed. I'm requesting a partial refund. — I'll refer this to the manager. Please take a seat.

Cultural Note

Booking.com, Airbnb, and Expedia all have customer service available in Italian and other languages for resolving property disputes. If a hotel significantly misrepresents itself, these platforms typically offer a full refund and help find alternative accommodation. Document everything with photos immediately upon arrival.