Are you kidding me? They won't refund your money? We do a lot of traveling with our daughter for gymnastics (for 7 years now) around the country and we have NEVER been told we couldn't get or money back on a reserved room unless you just don't show up or you cancel after their cancellation policy (which is usually 24 hours or less). We have had to cancel for broken feet, arms etc.. That is ridiculous. I'm sure you will be able to sell it but you should not have to. Did you use a credit card? I could see maybe if you paid by cash but....