I purchased a reservation from ADVANCED RESERVATION last Dec. 3, 2009. This was intended as a wedding gift for my friend. It's a hotel and lunch cruise package. (The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel, and Spirit of Washington cruise, respectively). The reservation date is for Dec. 19. Due to weather condition that day (severe snowstorm in DC), my friend was not able to leave her house. She called the hotel to cancel, but the hotel did not entertain the call and said that since it was a "third party" reservation, they have to call... read full review »