100% seconded. One of the things that's often buried in the terms/conditions and booking if using an expedia/booking.com type 3rd party site is that your reserv

100% seconded. One of the things that's often buried in the terms/conditions and booking if using an expedia/booking.com type 3rd party site is that your reservation cannot be modified in any way. Often if you book directly with the hotel chain in question you'll have a better experience in the event that unforeseen circumstances require a change in plans.