I paid the hotel money to the driving school coach. Can I have it back?

Depending on the specific circumstances, whether the payment can be recovered depends on the following factors:

1. Hotel reservation policy: If you choose a non-refundable or non-cancellable policy when booking a hotel, you can't recover the payment in general. However, if you choose the cancellation or refund policy, you may get a partial or full refund according to the hotel regulations.

2. Cancellation time: If you cancel the hotel reservation in advance, you may get a partial or full refund according to the hotel policy. However, if you cancel before the check-in date approaches, you may not get a refund according to the hotel policy.

3. Payment method: If you book and pay through a third-party platform, such as using a credit card or Alipay, you can contact the customer service department of the platform for a refund. They will give you a refund according to the specific situation.