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General | Room Types | Pricing | Credit Cards | Reservation Process | Hotel Policies | Cancellation / Change of Reservation
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General
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How do I find only available hotels for the period I want to stay? |
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Once you have selected the dates of your stay, the option {Show only available hotels}
is automatically selected. Then click on search and only hotels that have rooms
available for those dates will be displayed. The {Show only available hotels} option
is displayed under the check in and check out dates. |
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How do I search for hotels by price? |
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After you select the dates of your stay, a list of available hotels appears. You
can select a drop down menu at the left side of the top of the list labeled {sort
by} which allows you to categorize the search either by; star rating, distance,
popularity, cheapest room, cheapest double room or guest rating. |
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How do I search for hotels with specific facilities such as, an indoor swimming
pool? |
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After you select your destination and dates of your stay, a list of available hotels
is displayed. Then you will see the option {refine your search} below the Search
button on the left side, you must click on one of the categories. This will allow
you to filter hotels which offer specific facilities. |
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How do I search for hotels that have family rooms (quadruple rooms)? |
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After you select your destination and dates of your stay, a list of available hotels
is displayed. Then you will see the option {refine your search} below the Search
button on the left side. You must click on facilities and then {family rooms}. Clicking
this will display hotels which offer larger rooms (quadruples and apartments). Please
note that all hotels with family rooms will be displayed. However, they may not
be available for your desired dates.
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Where can I find the hotel’s telephone number and/or email address? |
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After you have completed a booking, the telephone/fax number and email address are
provided immediately online and on your confirmation email. The address of the hotel
can always be found at the top of each hotel page. Please note: Once you have a
reservation, you can view, print, cancel or request a change by clicking on {My
Booking} at the top right corner of our website and entering your book and pin number. |
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Where can I find directions to the hotel? |
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A link for travel directions to your hotel is provided on your confirmation and
on {My Booking}. Should there not be a street map there please change the view to
satellite to locate your hotel. |
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What if I need to contact you? |
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Please see Contact US
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Room Types
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What's the difference between a Double room and a Twin room? |
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A double room has one double bed. A twin room has two single beds, both accommodate
2 persons. If your room type is Double/Twin it means that the room can be set up
for either type. Please specify your preference in the guest comments box. The hotel
will do their utmost to accommodate your request. |
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We have children; can we get extra beds/cots in the room? |
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We advise to book a room according to the number of guests that will occupy it.
Should you not find a room that can accommodate all guests, Please ensure to check
the hotel’s policy for children and extra beds/cots. When the hotel accepts extra
beds/cots and/or children in their policies, please add the request for the extra
bed/cot and the age of the children in the guest comments box. The hotel will do
their utmost to accommodate your request. The extra cost will not be included in
the total reservation price. In order to guarantee the request and the price please
contact the hotel directly on the contact details provided on your confirmation.
Holiday-Hotelsdirect.Com cannot confirm this arrangement for the hotel.
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Can I request an extra bed in my room and will there be extra costs? |
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We advise to book a room according to the number of guests that will occupy it.
Should you not find a room that can accommodate all guests, please check the hotel’s
policy and pricing for extra beds on the hotel’s page. When the hotel accepts extra
beds in their policies, please add the request in the box in the booking process.
The extra cost for the bed will not be included in the total reservation price.
In order to guarantee the request please contact the hotel directly on the contact
details provided on your confirmation. Holiday-Hotelsdirect.Com cannot confirm this
arrangement for the hotel. |
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Pricing
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Are the rates on your website per person or per room? |
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All rates on our website are per room per stay, unless stated differently i.e. dormitory
beds. |
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I pay a reservation fee to Holiday-HotelsDirect.com? |
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No, we will not charge any reservation fee. |
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Is breakfast included in the price? |
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This depends on the hotel and on the room type selected. To check please see the
text below each available room type. If breakfast is not included, please click
on {more information} to see the additional costs. This information is also displayed
on your confirmation email and on {My Booking} after you have booked. |
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Are taxes included in the room rates? |
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This depends on the hotel and on the room type selected. To check please see the
text below each available room type, for a breakdown of taxes click on {more information}.
This information is also displayed on your confirmation email and on {My Booking}
after you have booked. |
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Do you offer special discounts (for senior citizens, airlines employees, etc)? |
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We provide the best available rates for the dates of your stay. It is not possible
to have any further reductions on the price. |
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Can I use discount vouchers (e.g. issued by magazines, shops, etc.)? |
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You cannot use the vouchers when booking on our website. You will have to follow
the procedures described by the organisation issuing the voucher.
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Credit Cards
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Why do I need to give my credit card details? |
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The hotel requires a valid credit card to guarantee the reservation in the event
of a late cancellation or no show. The hotel can decide to pre-authorise your credit
card to ensure that the card is valid and has sufficient funds. |
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Does the hotel need a deposit or a payment in advance? |
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In most cases you pay the hotel during your stay. To see whether there are any special
conditions, such as deposit or pre-payments: please check the hotel page, including
the {More Information} link in the room type. Please note that the hotel reserves
the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival. |
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What types of credit card can I use to complete the reservation? |
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MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club can be used on our website. However,
it is possible that the hotel does not accept one or more of these card types. Before
making your reservation, please check at the bottom of the hotel policies section
for {Accepted credit cards}. |
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Can I pay for my stay in advance? |
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Such arrangements depend on each hotel. After you have completed your reservation
you will need to contact the hotel directly. The hotel’s contact details can be
found in the email confirmation and in {My Booking}. |
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Do I have to pay for my stay at the hotel with the same credit card used to make
the reservation? |
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In most cases the hotel will accept payment for the stay on a different card or
in cash. Please ensure that the new card or cash is accepted by the hotel. |
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Can I use a debit card to complete my reservation?
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Yes. Bookings can me made with a valid debit/credit card. |
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I do not have a credit card. Can I still book a room? |
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No. A valid credit card is a compulsory part of the reservation process. |
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Is it safe to fill in my credit card number?
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Your credit card information is sent to us through a secure server. We use the latest,
most secure technology available, which encrypts all your personal and credit card
details. The encryption method used is the industry standard "Secure Socket Layer"
(SSL) technology. Our SSL certificate has been issued by Thawte |
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Why is my credit card not being accepted? |
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Please make sure that the address is same as the cardholder’s address and there
are sufficient funds to process the card. |
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Reservation Process
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How do I know my reservation is confirmed? |
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After the 4 steps of the booking process you need to click on {make the reservation}.
You will then see a confirmation page with your book number and PIN code, your booking
is now confirmed. For future reference, please write or print your book number and
pin code. You will receive an email confirmation on the email address provided during
the reservation process. You can also view your confirmation via {My Booking}. |
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Can I make a reservation by phone? |
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Yes, if you have a valid credit card and would like to make a booking by phone,
please dial . |
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I have booked a hotel but I did not receive a confirmation by email. What do I have
to do?
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Please check the inbox and Spam/Junk folder for the email address provided during
the reservation process. To view your confirmation you can also log in to {My Booking}
with your booking number and pin code. If you wish to receive assistance please
contact us at { service@holiday-hotelsdirect.com}
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How many rooms can I book in one reservation?
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Depending on availability, you can book as many rooms as you require If you want
to make a reservation for more than10 rooms for the same room type (single room,
double room etc), please send an email to {service@holiday-hotelsdirect.com } providing
the number of rooms needed, the maximum budget, your telephone number, the type
of rooms needed and the destination. Group reservations may carry different cancellation
policies from that stated on the hotel’s page. |
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Can I book a hotel for day use? |
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It is not possible to book a hotel for day use. One night is the minimum that can
be booked on our website. Meeting rooms/conference facilities cannot be arranged
through our website. |
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Hotel Policies
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What are the check-in and check-out times of a hotel? |
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Check-in and check-out times differ for each hotel. You will find them on the {Hotel
Policies} section at the bottom of the hotel page as well as on your confirmation
email.
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I want to check out after the stated check out time. What should I do?
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Pre-arrangement of late check out is generally not possible due to availability
of the rooms. We advise that, during your stay, you ask at reception if late check-out
is possible. Please note that charges may be applicable. |
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I will be arriving earlier/later than the stated check-in time. Can I still check-in?
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Only the hotel can confirm different check-in times than the ones stated on the
hotel’s page. We advise you to let the hotel know your estimated time of arrival
at the time of booking by using the box in the reservation form. After completing
your booking please contact the hotel directly to confirm your arrival time, using
the contact details in your confirmation email or on {My Booking}. |
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How do I know if the hotel has parking facilities and how can I reserve it?
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If available, parking facilities and costs will be stated in the section {Hotel
Facilities} – {Guest Parking}. If stated that the parking requires booking in advance
please contact the hotel directly. You will find the hotel’s contact details in
the confirmation email. |
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How can I find out that the hotel offers a shuttle service and how can I book it? |
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If available, shuttle service will be stated in the section {Hotel Facilities} –
. As this is a service that the hotel offers you will have to contact the hotel
directly after your reservation is confirmed in order to book and confirm any extra
charges. You will find the hotel’s contact details in the confirmation email. When
you contact the hotel please have your flight details to hand. |
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How do I find out if a hotel allows pets? |
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Pet policies are always displayed on the hotel’s page under {Hotel Policies}.
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How do I find out if a hotel has a certain facility, e.g. a lift? |
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All the hotel facilities are displayed on the hotel’s page under {Hotel Facilities}.
For more information regarding the hotel’s facilities please contact the hotel directly
on the contact details provided after completing the booking |
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Cancellation/Change of a reservation
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How do I cancel or change my reservation?
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Please log on to My Booking using one of the two following methods: 1) Please click
on the cancellation/change link provided on your confirmation email, this will take
you to your My Booking page. Or 2) Click on My Booking from the home page and enter
your book number and pin number provided when you completed you reservation. From
your My Booking page, select My Booking Self Service. Click on change to modify
a room or click cancel to cancel the room. Hotel cancellation fees may apply. |
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Where can I find the cancellation policy of the hotel?
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Please see our Terms and Conditions |
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How do I know that my booking has been cancelled? |
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After your reservation has been cancelled, you will receive an email to confirm
your cancellation. If you do not receive the cancellation email, please check your
Spam/junk folder to see if the email is there. If you have not received a cancellation
email in your inbox or Spam/junk folder, please contact our customer service team
or send an email with the details of your reservation.
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How do I register a complaint? |
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Please see our Terms and Conditions |