Our family arrived at Premier Inn Trowbridge on 24 July to find the hotel unable to check guests in due to a power failure and fire. While these events were outside the hotel's control, what followed was extremely disappointing. Staff admitted there was no contingency plan and offered no meaningful assistance in finding alternative accommodation, despite knowing we were travelling with three young children, including my grandson who has Down's syndrome. We were told we would receive a refund but would have to make our own arrangements. Even after contacting head office, no practical help was offered. With nowhere to stay, we had no option but to drive three hours home late at night, causing significant distress and exhaustion for the whole family. The most disappointing aspect was not the emergency itself, but Premier Inn's complete lack of preparedness, poor communication, and failure to support vulnerable guests during a difficult situation. Weeks later, we are still waiting for our refund and a resolution to our complaint, with no clear timescale provided. This experience has seriously damaged my confidence in Premier Inn, and I hope the company reviews its emergency procedures so that no other family is treated this way.