Notice regarding bookings

GENERAL

Choosing a hotel

How to ensure the quality of the establishment
Two types of classifications are used in Montréal. Suns are used exclusively to evaluate bed and breakfast establishments, while stars are assigned to hotels, tourist homes, resorts, youth hostels and teaching establishments (student residences). Hotel classification is the responsibility of Corporation de l’industrie touristique du Québec (CITQ), which is in charge of assessing all accommodation establishments in the Province of Québec according to very specific criteria.

• What the stars mean
  
  * Accommodation establishment provides a basic level comfort. Installations and services meet quality standards.
  ** Accommodation establishment provides a good level of comfort. Installations are of good quality, and some services and amenities are offered.
  *** Accommodation establishment provides a high level of comfort. Installations are of considerable quality, and many services and amenities are offered.
  **** Accommodation establishment provides a superior level of comfort. Installations are of remarkable quality, and an array of services and amenities are offered.
  ***** Accommodation establishment that provides an exceptional level of comfort. Installations are top-of-the-line, and a multitude of services and amenities are offered.


• What the suns mean
  
  * Bed and breakfast provides a basic level of comfort. Installations and services meet quality standards.
  ** Bed and breakfast provides a good level of comfort. Installations are of good quality, and some services and amenities are offered.
  *** Bed and breakfast provides a very good level of comfort. Installations are of considerable quality, and many services and amenities are offered.
  **** Bed and breakfast provides a superior level of comfort. Installations are of remarkable quality, and an array of services and amenities are offered.
  ***** Bed and breakfast provides an exceptional level of comfort. Installations are top-of-the-line, and a multitude of services and amenities are offered.

MAKING A BOOKING

• Booking conditions
  Rate in effect for a period of time set forth by the accommodation operator.
  The rate is per room, per night, based on double occupancy, subject to availability, and excludes taxes. This rate is not available to groups. Some restrictions may apply. Consult with the establishment of your choosing for more information.


• Security of information
  All information sent to our partners using the last-minute console is encrypted and secured using the 128-bit SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol.
  For more information about how your information is processed, please review the Confidentiality and privacy policy.


• Is the rate applicable per person or room?
  The rates are per room, per night, based on double occupancy, and are subject to room availability.


• Does the price include taxes?
  All rates exclude taxes (GST, QST and ACCOMMODATION TAX).
  
  Tax calculations are as follows, for a one-night stay:
  (Room rate + (Room rate x 3% accommodation tax) + ((Room rate + (Room rate x 3% accommodation tax)) x 5%) + ((Room rate + (Room rate x 3% accommodation tax)) x 5%) x 7.5%)
  
  Example for a room with a rate of $98 per night:
  
  1. $98 + (98$ x 3%) (accommodation tax) = $100.94
  2. + 5% GST on $100.94 (sum of a) = $5.05
  3. + 7.5% QST on $105.99 (sum of a+b) = $7.95
  4. The overall cost of a one-night stay in the room is (sum of a+b+c) = $113.94.
  
  What is the nature of the various taxes?
  The accommodation tax is set to 3% per night. The proceeds are used to promote tourism in Montréal. However, it does not apply to camping sites or to accommodations that are rented for a period of six hours or less, or for more than 31 days.
  GST = The federal tax on goods and services is a 5% tax added to the cost thereof.
  QST = The Québec provincial sales tax is a 7.5% tax added to the cost of purchase and GST.


• Is a tax refund available?
  Non-resident visitors of Canada may ask for a GST refund on most goods and accommodation services. For more information, visit the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Web site. The Québec provincial sales tax (QST) and accommodation tax are non-refundable when applied to temporary accommodations.

SWEET DEAL PACKAGE

January 1 to May 31, 2008—Winter package

• *Minimum of 2-night stay. For software reasons, the 50% rebate on the second night will appear only on the final invoice you will receive upon check out and not on your confirmation. Offer valid from January 1st to May 31, 2008. All offers are subject to availability and vary according to the selected hotel. Rates are per room, per night, based on double occupancy. Prices may change without notice. US dollar rates are subject to daily exchange rate fluctuations. US customers will be billed in Canadian dollars. Some restrictions and blackout dates may apply according to each property. Rates exclude taxes, gratuities and all other costs. This offer includes (1) gift valued at $20 CA per room, per reservation, for a minimum 2 night-stay. Gift may vary according to booking dates. The gift is offered exclusively as part of the Sweet Deal package. Some hotels may offer added values that are based on a maximum of two (2) persons sharing the same room. Cancellation and reservation policies may vary according to each hotel. Package not available for groups.


• **Second-visit offer of $10 in Privilèges dollars is valid, at the same casino only, for two (2) months beginning at 7 a.m. on the day following your first visit. Offer open exclusively to visitors 18 years of age and over booking a casino package through participating travel agents, partners or tour operators. Copies of the Privilèges Passport will not be accepted. Non-transferable. Offer may change without notice. May not be combined with any other offer. Any misuse of this voucher, non-compliance with its terms and conditions, or misrepresentation of any kind will void this offer and your Casino Privilèges membership. One voucher per person, per package. Maximum of two (2) vouchers per person, per year. Complete details available at Casino Privilèges counters. Promotion in effect until March 31, 2009.


• ***Offer not available to Québec residents.

June 1 to October 15 , 2008—Summer package

• *Minimum of 2-night stay. For software reasons, the 50% rebate on the third night will appear only on the final invoice you will receive upon check out and not on your confirmation. Offer valid from June 1 to October 15, 2008. All offers are subject to availability and vary according to the selected hotel. Rates are per room, per night, based on double occupancy. Prices may change without notice. US dollar rates are subject to daily exchange rate fluctuations. US customers will be billed in Canadian dollars. Some restrictions and blackout dates may apply according to each property. Rates exclude taxes, gratuities and all other costs. This offer includes (1) gift valued at $20 CA per room, per reservation, for a minimum 2 night-stay. Gift may vary according to booking dates. The gift is offered exclusively as part of the Sweet Deal package. Some hotels may offer added values that are based on a maximum of two (2) persons sharing the same room. Cancellation and reservation policies may vary according to each hotel. Package not available for groups.


• **Second-visit offer of $10 in Privilèges dollars is valid, at the same casino only, for two (2) months beginning at 7 a.m. on the day following your first visit. Offer open exclusively to visitors 18 years of age and over booking a casino package through participating travel agents, partners or tour operators. Copies of the Privilèges Passport will not be accepted. Non-transferable. Offer may change without notice. May not be combined with any other offer. Any misuse of this voucher, non-compliance with its terms and conditions, or misrepresentation of any kind will void this offer and your Casino Privilèges membership. One voucher per person, per package. Maximum of two (2) vouchers per person, per year. Complete details available at Casino Privilèges counters. Promotion valid until March 31, 2009.


• ***Offer not available to Québec residents.

October 16 to December 31, 2008 - Autumn package

• *Minimum of 2-night stay. For software reasons, the 50% rebate on the second night will appear only on the final invoice you will receive upon check out and not on your confirmation. Offer valid from October 16 to December 31, 2008. All offers are subject to availability and vary according to the selected hotel. Rates are per room, per night, based on double occupancy. Prices may change without notice. US dollar rates are subject to daily exchange rate fluctuations. US customers will be billed in Canadian dollars. Some restrictions and blackout dates may apply according to each property. Rates exclude taxes, gratuities and all other costs. This offer includes (1) gift valued at $20 CA per room, per reservation, for a minimum 2 night-stay. Gift may vary according to booking dates. The gift is offered exclusively as part of the Sweet Deal package. Some hotels may offer added values that are based on a maximum of two (2) persons sharing the same room. Cancellation and reservation policies may vary according to each hotel. Package not available for groups.


• **Second-visit offer of $10 in Privilèges dollars is valid, at the same casino only, for two (2) months beginning at 7 a.m. on the day following your first visit. Offer open exclusively to visitors 18 years of age and over booking a casino package through participating travel agents or tour operators. Copies of the Privilèges Passport will not be accepted. Non-transferable. Offer may change without notice. May not be combined with any other offer. Any misuse of this voucher, non-compliance with its terms and conditions, or misrepresentation of any kind will void this offer and your Casino Privilèges membership. One voucher per person, per package. Maximum of two (2) vouchers per person, per year. Complete details available at Casino Privilèges counters. Promotion in effect until March 31, 2008.


• ***Offer not available to Québec residents.