| Making a Reservation |
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When is the latest I can make a booking?
There is no cut-off point. You can make a booking now for today, or today for tomorrow. As long as there is availability showing at the hotel you can book it. Please contact our customer care team for further details.
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I am trying to make a booking for today but I received 'Error message' after I had entered all my details. What has happened?
The reason for this message is because the charge has not been processed. Charges online can only be made to a Visa or Mastercard. Please check that the details entered are correct and if you still get an error message then this is because the issuing bank /credit card company has blocked the charge for security reasons. Please speak to your bank/credit card company and once the block has been released you can make the booking. Last minute bookings cannot be processed without being charged because once confirmed cancellation charges do apply.
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What is the minimum age to be able to check into a hotel?
All of the hotels on the our website require one of the guests to be at least 18 years old. In some states of America there are higher age limits. If you have booked a hotel in the Unites States and the travelers are under 25 years of age please contact the hotel directly for clarification.
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| Booking Information / General Questions Most Often Asked |
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What room type should I book?
It is the responsibility of the person making the booking to ensure that the room type booked will be suitable for the party traveling. If more persons turn up at the hotel than the room can accommodate then the hotel are within their rights not to accept the booking and in this case no refund will be made. SINGLE ROOM - 1 person - This room type will contain 1 single bed for 1 person only. TWIN ROOM - 2 persons - This room type is suitable for two adults and will contain two Single beds. DOUBLE ROOM - 2 persons - This room type is suitable for two adults in a room with one bed or sometimes two beds made up as one. TRIPLE ROOM - 3 persons - This room type will contain either 1 large bed plus rollaway type bed or 2 Single beds plus rollaway bed for the 3rd person. USA hotels generally offer a Double room with 2 large beds for 3 persons. TWIN PLUS CHILD /DOUBLE PLUS CHILD: 2 adults and 1 child between the age of 2-12. Please be informed that the hotel is within their rights to charge for the difference if the child is over the age of 12. We try to ensure that the hotel provides the room type(s) booked, however there may be occasions when instead of a double-bedded room a twin may be allocated. It is always guaranteed that the room provided by the hotel will accommodate the number of guests booked.
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My computer crashed as I was completing the booking form. Did my reservation go through okay?
Please contact us immediately. Do not attempt to make a duplicate booking.
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Do I need to re-confirm my booking?
If you have your pre paid accommodation voucher then there is no need to call us or the hotel to re-confirm your booking. All the confirmation details are shown on your voucher.
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I called the hotel and they informed me that they are not holding any space for me. Is it true? What should I do?
If you receive your pre paid accomodation voucher, it means that your reservation is confirmed and finalized. Therefore it is not necessary to call the hotel to reconfirm. If you call the hotel more than 7 days prior to your check-in date, they may not be able to find your reservation by name. Names of customers booking our allotments are submitted to the hotels 5-7 days prior to check-in date. Please provide them with the confirmation details that are printed on your voucher. In the unlikely event that the hotel is still unable to locate your booking, please contact our customer service department.
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How can I check on my booking(s)?
It's very easy to check your bookings online on our website From the top of the home page please click 'Managing Bookings'. You will be required to enter your e.mail address and tracking number. There are a number of choices for you including being able to read all e.mail correspondence from us, printing your voucher and even your invoice.
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How will the hotel know I have already paid for my stay?
It's important that you print the actual voucher and take this to the hotel to present when you check in. If you just take a copy of the e.mail confirmation the hotel will not recognize this.
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What is the Pre paid accommodation voucher?
This is the confirmation of your booking. Please print this out as you will need to present it to the hotel upon check-in. Should you lose or damage the voucher, please re-visit the e.mail link and print another copy of the Voucher.
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My printer is not working how can I print my voucher?
It's important that you print the voucher to take to the hotel. There is no need to print the voucher from the computer originally used to make your booking so you can use a internet café computer for example and print your voucher from there. It's quick and easy to print your voucher from any computer online on our website. From the top of the home page please click 'Managing Bookings'. You will be required to enter your e.mail address and tracking number.
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Why didnt I get confirmation of my booking via email?
The email might have been recognized as Spam by your e.mail provider and sent to your junk box, so please check your junk mail box. If our e.mail has been sent to your Junk or Bulk mail folder, you can prevent this from happening again by opening our e.mail and clicking on the 'Not spam' or 'This is not spam' button. Alternatively you can easily check all e.mails from our company online on our website. From the top of the home page please click 'Managing Bookings' You will be required to enter your e.mail address and tracking number. Once you have logged in you can click on 'e.mail correspondence'.
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What happens if the hotel cannot find my booking when I arrive?
The first step is to contact the Reservation Manager at the hotel so that the situation can be resolved straightaway. Some hotels may have the booking under the 2nd traveler name rather than the lead name that has been used to make the booking. If the hotel is still unable to find your booking, you must contact us at one of the numbers given on your pre-paid accommodation voucher.
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How can I request an early check in or a late check out?
For early check in it is advisable to book from the previous night to ensure the room is available when you arrive. You need to arrange a late check out directly with the hotel reception. You will be required to pay a Day rate to keep your room or to make use of another guest room. The day rate is payable directly to the hotel at the time.
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My flight does not arrive until the evening. Do I need to inform the hotel for a late arrival?
If you have a look on your pre paid voucher you will see that your room(s) are held until 07.00am the next morning so there is no need to inform the hotel or us for a late arrival unless you expect to arrive to the hotel after 07.00am the next day.
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The hotel I am interested in booking is 'On Request'. What does this mean?
This means that our room allotment has been sold out and we have to contact the hotel and request additional rooms. Depending on the destination, this may take up to 72 hours excluding weekends. Disclaimer: While we will undertake to process your request within 72 hours, occasionally we are unable to do this. The reason for a delay can be due to a public holiday or time zone differences. Should your request for accommodation be urgent you are advised to book a hotel with Instant Confirmation. During the 72 hour period you can check on the status of your booking request through the 'My Booking' section. In order to proceed with your 'On Request' booking, we need you to submit a reservation form with your credit card details. Please be advised that your credit card will not be charged until the booking has been confirmed to you and we have received your authorization to charge your credit card.
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I made an 'On Request' booking and received an e-mail advising an alternate hotel. Do I have to accept the alternate hotel?
This means that the hotel you originally requested is now fully booked and we were unable to obtain any extra rooms. In order to help you secure accommodation we have advised an alternate hotel. Unless stated, no room is being held. There is no obligation to accept the alternate hotel.
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Can I book a hotel for someone even though I will not be traveling?
Yes. In this case we will need the cardholders authorisation by way of a signed authorisation form as well as a copy of a recent credit card statement OR a copy of a recent credit card statement for the card being used.
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Why are you requesting additional documentation when I am making a booking for someone else?
The reason we have implemented this security measure is not to cause any inconvenience to our clients but merely to protect the credit card holder against any credit card misuse.
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If I am booking for someone else, whose name should I put as the lead traveler? Mine or the person, who will stay at the hotel?
The names of all persons traveling must be entered and the first name should be followed by the Family name to avoid for any misunderstandings at the check in time.
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If I am booking more than one room can I enter just my name instead of all the people traveling?
No. The names of all persons traveling must be entered and the first name should be followed by the Family name to avoid for any misunderstandings at the check in time.
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Why has my original hotel had to move me to a different hotel?
A situation where a stay has to be protected at an alternate hotel is only done where absolutely necessary and there is no way that the original hotel can accommodate. The reason a booking has to be moved may be due to renovations taking place at the original hotel, maintenance or that the hotel has over booked. To date we have been able to accommodate 99.9% of our customers in the accommodation they have selected.
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| Rate Information |
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Are your rates per room or per person?
The rates you see on our website are per room per night. Please make sure you select the correct room type(s) for the number of persons traveling. It is the responsibility of the person making the booking to ensure that the room type booked will be suitable for the party traveling.
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Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Complimentary breakfast is included for most European hotels. Please check the relevant hotel information page and your pre paid voucher for breakfast information. If you wish to make use of any other type of breakfast on offer at the hotel then you will need to pay a supplement for this directly to the hotel. For hotels in the United States rooms are generally sold on a room only basis. Please check the relevant hotel information page and your pre paid voucher to check if breakfast is included or not.
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Why is the price different to when I last checked?
Rates are subject to currency fluctuations. Therefore there may be slight variations in the rates on a daily basis that will reflect any movement in the currency exchange rates. Once a booking has been booked and confirmed at the rates you have accepted, there is no refund for the price difference because rates can be updated daily.
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What currency will I be charged in?
Rate displays on our website can be viewed in different currencies. These rates are to be used as a guide only. The actual currency and amount that will be charged will be shown to you on the actual Booking page. The default currency for charges on a Visa or MasterCard will be EURO.
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If I book directly through the hotel will I get the same discounted rates?
No. The rates that you see on our website are only available if you book online.
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| Payment |
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What credit cards do you take?
We are happy to accept Visa and Master Card online. If you pay by either of these cards then charges will appear on your credit card statement under the name MetGlobal. We can also accept Diners Card. The charge will be made in YTL and the charges will appear on your credit card statement under the name MetGlobal Inc Istanbul.
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When will my credit card be charged for my booking?
You will be charged in full at the time you make the booking. Your pre paid accommodation voucher will be sent straightaway.
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I don't have a credit card; can I pay cash to the hotel upon my arrival?
No, we do not accept payment by cash on arrival at the hotel. All bookings through our company require pre-payment by credit card only.
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Why have you not been able to charge my credit card?
The most common reason for the charge not going through is because the issuing bank /credit card company has blocked the charge for security reasons. The charge is being seen by your back/credit card company as an internet charge they are just being security conscious and have blocked the transaction. Please speak to your bank/credit card company and once the block has been released the charge can be put through.
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How will the hotel know I have already paid for my stay?
It's important that you print the actual voucher and take this to the hotel to present when you check in. If you just take a copy of the e.mail confirmation the hotel will not recognize this.
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| Hotel facilities and room information |
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What does a run-of-the-house room mean?
When a hotel offers many different styles of room, a run-of-the-house room simply means that the hotel will guarantee that you receive a room offering certain standard features. Bedding types, views, and smoking / non-smoking are not usually part of the run-of-the-house description, and are upon request only. All requests not part of the run-of-the-house standard for that hotel cannot be guaranteed until your arrival at the hotel.
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What does Shared Facilities mean?
The guest rooms will not have en-suite facilities. WC and shower facilities are shared between other rooms.
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Where can I get the hotels direct phone number?
The hotel address and telephone number is printed on your pre paid accommodation voucher. Please do not contact us if you are just looking for a hotel phone number and have not made a booking with our company because we do not have the hotel contact details on our system.
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Does the hotel provide a shuttle service to and from the airport?
Please contact the hotel directly for their shuttle service information and rates. The hotel telephone number is printed on your pre paid accommodation voucher.
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How can I arrange car parking at the hotel?
>You need to contact the hotel directly. The contact information can be found on your pre-paid accommodation voucher. Please note that the hotel may charge a fee for car parking and you should check this with them.
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The facilities advertised by the hotel were not available during my stay / There was maintenance work taking place at the hotel. Who must I complain to?
Any complaint relating to your hotel stay must be brought to the attention of the hotel management so that they can be given the opportunity to assist you at the time. Any complaint which cannot be resolved at the hotel must be notified to our company by electronic mail or through the preferable method of the complaints form on our website within 20 days of the check out date. We cannot accept responsibility for any disturbance or for any facilities that may not be available at the hotel during your stay or not suited to individual tastes and preferences.
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I am not happy with the hotel I have booked. What should I do?
Any problem relating to your hotel stay must be brought to the attention of the hotel management so that they can be given the opportunity to assist you at the time. If a solution cannot be found please immediately contact us. We will try our best to assist. However, if you want to change to a different hotel please be aware that any change made at the last minute or while you are staying at the hotel will incur charges from the original hotel.
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| Cancellation, Amendment and Refund |
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How can I amend or cancel my hotel booking?
All cancellations and amendments must be made online through the 'Managing Bookings' section of the web site. We will not be bound by nor responsible for any changes and cancellations made directly with the hotel. Please make sure you are familiar with our cancellation and amendment policy.
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What is your cancellation policy?
Please do be aware that while the majority of our hotels have a 4 days cancellation policy, some hotels have different policies. Please read the terms and conditions before you agree, check your hotel voucher or the 'Managing bookings' section of the website for the cancellation policy relating to the hotel you have booked.
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I have cancelled my booking through your website. How will I be refunded?
Any refund due will be credited directly to the credit/debit card that was used to pay for the booking. The refund normally takes 10 days to appear on your credit card statement depending on the banking system.
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Will I be charged if I make an amendment to my booking?
Amendments are strictly subject to availability and if you want to change the dates of stay, then the rates can be subject to an increase or decrease. Before the cancellation deadline of your booking and subject to availability, there will be no penalty for amendments for the first request from your original booking. Further amend requests after the first one will be assessed 10 EUR or 15 USD charge for each time if the amendment is confirmed.
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| Security and Privacy |
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How can I be sure that your website is complying with the highest security standards?
MetGlobal.com is a trusted Seal secure site. We use Seal digital certificates with all transactions. You may verify our status with Seal independently by visiting the Seal website. Our security includes 3D secure with Visa and Mastercard SecureCode technology which ensures that credit card transactions on the internet are authorized by the cardholder.
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How does your website protect my credit card and personal information?
MetGlobal.com guarantees that all sensitive information - e.g. your name, address, and credit card number - will be protected with the best security practices available when exchanged over the internet. The Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology we use ensures the privacy and security of all transactions. SSL technology encrypts data before it is transmitted, so that only the authorized recipient can have access to it. MetGlobal.com is a trusted Seal secure site. We use Seal digital certificates with all transactions. You may verify our status with Seal independently by visiting the Seal website.
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| Terms and Conditions |
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What are your Booking Terms and conditions?
GENERAL BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS This User Agreement is a contract between you and Metglobal and applies to the services you have booked. You must read, agree with and accept all of the terms and conditions applicable to your booking. Use of the Metglobal Affiliate website is subject to your acceptance of our terms and conditions. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions, you must refrain from using the website. When visiting our website a record of your visit is logged. Charges for your hotel booking through this website will be made by Metglobal and will appear on your credit card statement as MetGlobal. Our company operates secure servers to minimise the risk of unauthorised credit card use. Anyone found to have used a credit card of which they have no authorised use will be liable to prosecution. Payment: Your credit card will be charged for the cost of your booking in full upon submitting your reservation. Charges will appear on your credit card statement as MetGlobal. The amount noted DOES NOT include any applicable charges for optional incidentals (such as minibar snacks or telephone calls). These fees will be charged by the hotel upon checkout. Please be advised that if you submit a Diners Club credit card for payment of your booking, the transaction will be charged in a different currency to the one in which your booking rates were quoted. The cost of your booking is converted using our bank's exchange rates on the day of the transaction. MetGlobal.com can not be held responsible for currency exchange rates or bank surcharges whatever the circumstances. Rate displays on our website can be viewed in different currencies. These rates are to be used as a guide only. The actual currency and amount that will be charged will be shown to you on the actual Booking page. The default currency for charges will be EURO. Cancellations must be made in writing through the 'Managing Bookings' section. You should make sure you are familiar with the cancellation policy for the hotel you have booked by checking the information on your hotel voucher. Amendments are subject to availability and if you want to change the dates of stay, then the rates can be subject to an increase or decrease. Refunds will be processed in the currency charged. For example, if you do not reside in a EUR Participating Country, when checking your credit card statement you must allow for currency exchange fluctuation which may occur. MetGlobal.com can not be held responsible for changes in currency exchange rates. While we undertake to ensure that your requested room type and smoking preference is available, MetGlobal.com cannot guarantee the actual bedding make-up of the room. These requests are sent to the hotel and are subject to availability. To date we have been able to accommodate 99.9% of our customers in the accommodation they have selected. However in a small percentage of cases a booking may have to be moved, this may be due to renovations taking place at the original hotel, maintenance or that the hotel has over booked. In such cases your stay will be to be protected at an alternate hotel of comparable standards. Complaints: Any complaint which cannot be resolved at the hotel must be notified in writing to MetGlobal.com within 3 days of the check out date. A copy of the complaint must be also submitted to and signed by the hotel manager. While MetGlobal.com strives to present hotel as accurately as possible, we do not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of this information or for any errors and/or omissions. We suggest that you contact the hotel directly to obtain the most current and complete location information and directions. Hotel information: While MetGlobal.com strives to present hotel information as accurately as possible, we are not responsible for the accuracy of this information or for any facilities that may or may not be available at the hotel during your stay or not suited to individual tastes and preferences. Redecoration and maintenance is necessary to the upkeep of the hotel and may take place without prior warning, however the hotelier or supplier will endeavour to keep inconvenience to a minimum. The effects of normal wear and tear can be expected in a hotel and these are beyond our control. MetGlobal.com cannot accept responsibility for any disturbance or inconvenience to the client beyond its control nor for accidents or loss in a hotel caused by hotel management or staff. Disclaimer: MetGlobal.com does not accept liability for any errors and/or omissions and reserves the right to change the information published at any time and without prior notice. Close Top
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