| Making a Reservation |
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How do I reserve my hotel room? |
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Making an online
reservation with flexitours.net is easy..
Just complete and send the reservation form making sure that you have given us your e-mail address and a valid credit card.
As soon as we receive your request we will contact your chosen hotel to confirm the reservation. It is our policy to reply to all requests within 24 to 48 hours (this time may be longer during high season, weekends, festival periods or special events).
Making a reservation through flexitours.net requires payment with a credit card. Please read our
Deposit and Cancellation policybefore making payment.
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Do you have rooms available on XXX dates? |
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Due
to our high volume of reservations, our consultants are unable to do
individual availability checks for clients. We only perform hotel
reservations. To make a booking, you must submit a reservation form and provide your credit card details. Then we will check availability with the hotel and revert.
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I don't want to make a reservation online, what can I do? |
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You can reserve by phone
or by fax : You can call our 24/7 call center or send
us a fax using our form on any of our worldwide numbers : Please click here to see our phone and fax
numbers
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Can I make a reservation directly through the hotel? |
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The special rates listed are only available through our service.If you would like to make a reservation directly with the hotel you will need to contact them directly.
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What if the hotel that I selected is not available? |
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You will be notified via an e-mail (within 24 to 48 hours after placing your order) and you will not be charged. We will do our best to suggest to you an alternative hotel.
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What is the latest time that I can make my reservation? |
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Even if we accept all bookings that are made on the check-in date, we can only garantee bookings made at least 2-working
days (not including Sundays & Public holidays) before the check-in date (if the hotel has not already been fully booked). The earlier you book, the better chance you have to get a confirmed reservation.
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How far ahead can I book? Can I book say 12 months in advance? |
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You
can book 12 months in advance, but please ensure you remember you have
made the reservation. During the reservation process, you will be
offered to receive a reminder for your convenience (a month, 15 or 7
days prior checkin). Note that your credit card will be charged when you receive your email
confirmation.
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Can I specify my room preferences (preferred floor, non smoking room,...)? |
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If special requests are accepted by the lodging, a section will appear on the Reservation Form to insert such requests and submit them to the hotel.
The hotel staff will do their best to accommodate special requests. We cannot guarantee that your requests will be granted because they depend only on the hotel availability.
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How do I make a reservation for someone else? |
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To complete a reservation for someone else, simply type in his or her name instead of yours for guest name. Use the billing address for the credit card you are using as the address. Don't forget to use your email address to receive your confirmation information.
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What happens to my hotel booking if my flight is delayed? |
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Please inform directly the hotel as any additional or no charge will only depend on the hotel
policy.
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| Confirming a Reservation |
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What happens when I make a reservation? |
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All reservations will be followed up within a few hours with emails to confirm your booking or suggest to you alternative solutions if the hotel has been fully booked. |
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What sort of acknowledgement will I receive when I book a hotel room? |
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When the booking is confirmed (by email and SMS if you request so), the payment will be processed.
A hotel voucher will be sent directly to the
hotel which you made a reservation with.
You will also be able to print your reservation confirmation voucher,
you may be asked to present to the front desk upon checkin. Generally,
you only present your identification to the hotel reception when you
check in.
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What is a CONFIRMATION VOUCHER? |
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Once the room is confirmed, we will send you, by email, a confirmation voucher detailing all the reservation and price conditions. We invite you to make printout of this voucher to be kept and presented at the time of your check-in. Your voucher will be accompanied by a booking confirmation number; make sure to have it in hand upon arrival.
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How do I know if my hotel reservation is confirmed? |
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We will send you a confirmation email. We can also send you a message by SMS (Short Message System) directly to your mobile phone if you request so during the reservation process.
This email will include a voucher containing the dates and details of your reservation . Note that the voucher attached to the mail must to be kept until you arrive at the hotel.
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Do I need to confirm my booking with the hotel directly? |
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No. The Confirmation Voucher printed from the confirmation mail is all you need.
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How long does it take to get a confirmation? |
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24 to 48 hours
except for special cases (during festival periods, weekends, high
season, or special events...). It may sometimes take only a few hours:
we are trying our best to get back to you as soon as possible.
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How do I check on my request for a lodging? |
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You can view your reservation status following the link included in the mails you have received or by clicking here.
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| Changing/Cancelling a reservation |
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What is your cancellation policy for hotel reservations? |
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If you cancel the reservation :
= More than 7 days preceding your check-in date : you pay 15USD
( banking fee + administration fee )
= 7 days or Less preceding your check-in date : you pay 1 nights room charge
If your booking was for only 1 night then
the full amount will be charged.
Any
policies dictated by the hotel will always supercede those stated here.
In such case our Customer Service Agents will of course inform you
clearly and completely. Otherwise it will follow the cancellation
policy.
Any Amendment will be
charged for 10 % of the difference, in case the new amount is
lower.
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How about the Credit Cards Refunds? |
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Please note that refunds will be made in the form of a credit to your card account.
All
credit card refunds will be processed in a timely manner. The refunds
process is dependent on your billing cycle with the credit card
company. Once the refund instructions leave our office it can take
anywhere from 15-45 working days for the proceeds to arrive in your
account. For more information of the refund, feel free to contact
our Customer service
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| Children |
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Do children receive discounted rates? |
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The
policy regarding child reductions varies from hotel to hotel. Where
these discounts apply, they are passed on to you. This can be verified
on the hotel booking detail screen where the booking total is confirmed
prior to payment being taken.
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How much is charged for children staying with their parents? |
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Usually children under 12 years of age stay for free
in their parent's room using the existing bedding. The age requirement
differs depending on the specific hotel's policy. This may be listed on
the Hotel Lodging page.
The general policy concerning room and breakfast charges for
children traveling together with their parents or family is as follows.
Children more than 12 years of age: Any child this age is
considered an adult by the hotel industry. Normal charges will apply
both for the room and breakfast.
The child supplements will apply to children between the ages
of 2-12 years (unless a different age range is specified). They only
apply in twin or double rooms.
Child supplements will not be available if the child age is not specified at the time
of booking and we will charge for three adults in a triple room if this information is not supplied.
Free cots for babies are only suitable for children under 2 years old. |
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Do hotels have minimum age requirements? |
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Please
be aware that some hotels, foreign and domestic, may have minimum age
restrictions or requirements when reserving a room. Please inquire with
the hotel directly. |
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| Site Security & Privacy Policy |
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How safe are my credit card details? |
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For secure online payment, we use Secure Socket Layers (SSL)
to ensure the privacy of the information provided to us. At no time are
your debit/credit card details transmitted unencrypted over the
internet. For further information, please refer to our privacy statement.
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What do you do with my personal information? |
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We have the utmost respect for your privacy and security. We never divulge any information
in our fully encrypted database account to anyone without your consent.
Once you enter the reservations system to book a reservation, you are
automatically taken into a secure booking engine that guarantees a safe
and smooth transaction. We are very confident about the Internet
security provided by Secure Sockets Layer protocol (SSL).
The security features built into Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator,
and AOL, protect your Internet communications with: server
authentication, privacy using encryption, and data integrity.
We take the issues of privacy and security very seriously. For peace of mind, please refer to our
extensive privacy statement. |
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| Prices & Payment |
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Are the rates on your site per person or per room per night? |
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The quoted room rate is per room per night.
The rate will reflect the number of persons you entered on the Search
Form. It is for one person if you selected one person and it's for two
people if you selected two people.
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Are taxes included in the rate? |
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Yes. Taxes and service charge are included in our special Internet rates.
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Are the rates the same for everyone? |
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Please note that rates quoted are only available for overseas
guests and not permitted for local residents and citizens. Therefore,
the hotel shall have the right to refuse OR reject the guests upon
check-in if the guests are found out to be local residents and may be
liable to pay a walk-in rate supplement upon check-in.
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What credit / debit cards are accepted? |
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We currently accept the Visa And MasterCard.
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My credit card number is correct, but it is not accepted. Why? |
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There are a few possibilities:
- Your card type is not accepted at the hotel.
- The card expiration date precedes the reservation date.
- You have reached your credit limit.
- There is a computer error.
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Why is the price different to when I last checked? |
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Apart
from changes that may be made to reflect market conditions, the prices
are shown in the currency requested by the user and these are subject
to currency fluctuations. Therefore there may be slight variations in
price on a daily basis that will reflect any movement in the currency
exchange levels. Once a booking has been created however, the currency
exchange rate for that booking is fixed as those at the booking
creation date, even if further items are added to the booking. Most
importantly, the prices include service charges, local taxes and in
many cases breakfast.
DISCLAIMER : Please note that the published prices on flexitours.net may change at any time without notice.
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When will I be charged? |
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Once
we have received your credit card details, we simply check from our
bank, in order to guarantee / secure your booking. Until the hotel
accepts your booking, no immediate charge is made. We will charge your
credit card in US dollars for the hotel room only after having supplied you with a confirmed reservation.
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Is there any fee using our booking service? |
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There is no charge, no fee
to use our booking service for room reservations and, in fact, you will
usually save a lot of money by booking at our special rates.
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| Miscellaneous |
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How do I get to the hotel? |
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All
hotels on flexitours.net have a report that contains information
relating to its location. It is your own responsibility to arrange
travel to and from the hotel.
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Is there a hotel shuttle service to/from the airport? |
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You can easily find different kinds of Limousine Car Service at any airport. We do recommend you to use this service since it is the cheapest which is always available.
Many hotels offer shuttle services to and from the airport. This may be
listed on the Lodging Information page. If it is offered, there may be
a charge by the hotel for this
service but it is often free for hotels close to the airport. Besides,
some hotels have their own transportation service for additional
transfers in the city.
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Is parking available? Free parking? Long-term parking? |
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Most hotels and vacation rentals offer free parking to their guests,
although some may charge. Long-term parking is offered at the
discretion of the property (often in conjunction with park and fly
rates). This may be listed on the Lodging Information page.
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What are the different room categories? |
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Generally hotels tend to place their bedrooms within four different categories :
Standard
Superior
Deluxe
Executive
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actual differences between the bedrooms varies from one hotel to
another, with executive being the highest standard of room.
Single Room
A single room is designed to accommodate one person only. The room contains one single bed or twin bed.
Double Room
A double room is designed to accommodate two people only. The room contains one queen bed or king size bed or if not available a twin bed.
Twin Room
A twin room is also designed to accommodate two people only. The room contains two single beds or if not available a king size bed.
Family Rooms There are two main types of family rooms, as follows :
Triple Room
A triple room is designed to accommodate three people only. The room will contain either :
One queen and one single bed
Three single beds
Please
specify which option you require when sending your reservation form. We
can also assist you in seeking accommodation that can accommodate more
than four people in a room. Please specify the number of people in your
party when completing your reservation request form.
Note that all kinds of room category are on request and depend on room availability .
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What is a Hotel Rating form / Review? |
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We also encourage you to send us a note upon your return from your trip and submit a Hotel review for the hotel(s) you stayed at. Your Hotel's Review will be shown at that hotel information page.
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What are the check in and check out times? |
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Normal
policy for hotels displayed on our web site is that check in time is
from 2:00 PM (14:00 hrs.) and the check out time before Noon (12:00
hrs.).
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Is breakfast included? |
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Yes, unless stated otherwise, all taxes and breakfast are included in the price.
Effectively this means that the room rate quoted is the total price for
the room, and taxes or service charge will not be added to your bill.
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Can I have vegetarian food? |
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Just select your preference on the special request part of the reservation form.
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Do you recommend a Travel Insurance? |
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We strongly recommend that all clients take out comprehensive travel insurance when making a booking.
We
recommend that insurance covers loss of deposit and other monies
through cancellation, loss or damage to personal baggage and loss of
money, medical expenses, and additional expenses to cover hotel
accommodation and repatriation costs should any services need to be
extended or curtailed due to illness or other insurance risk.
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Who do I contact if I need help? |
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You can contact our Customer serviceWe are available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
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What about the special discounts? |
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Our
Special Internet Rates save you money. Because of the large number of
lodging reservations we process, we are able to negotiate special rates
with the properties directly. These rates are lower in most cases than
the normal rates you could receive by contacting the property simply
because of our buying power. To secure your reservation, we require
up-front payment with your credit card. This ensures you have a room
when you arrive so you are not "bumped" or "overbooked."
Booking a room with our Special Internet Rate gives you both savings and security. You can't beat that!
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Where can I find information about the country I want to stay in? |
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Just check our Travel Information Section on flexitours.net |
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