FAQs

FAQ's

1. How do I make a reservation?
2. Can I make the reservation by phone?
3. Do I have a PREPAID RESERVATION or a DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS reservation?
4. How do I know which type of booking I have?

FAQ's for PREPAID RESERVATIONS
No.'s 5-15 apply to PREPAID reservations
ONLY.

5. What is a pre-paid hotel reservation?
6. Why should I prepay for my hotel stay?
7. How are hotels able to offer deeply discounted rates online?
8. What happens if I cut my stay short?
9. How is my reservation confirmed?
10. Will the hotel confirm to me directly?
11. What can I do if the hotel are charging me for my reservation?
12. What can I do if the hotel has already charged me?
13.What is the cancellation policy?
14. How are cancellation refunds made?
15. What if I am not happy with my hotel room when I arrive?

FAQ's for DIRECT HOTEL BOOKING
reservations

No.'s 16-20 apply to DIRECT HOTEL
BOOKINGS reservations ONLY.

16. When do I pay for my DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS?
17. What is the handling fee?
18. Why are there two charges on my credit card for my DIRECT HOTEL BOOKING?
19. What is the cancellation policy for DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS?
20. What if I want to change my DIRECT HOTEL BOOKING to add reduce the number of nights I have booked?


GENERAL FAQ's – applies to both DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS and PREPAID RESERVATIONS

21. What happens to my personal information?
22. What if I am not happy with my hotel room when I arrive?
23. What happens if I do not receive an e-mail confirmation?
24. What will I need to check-in?
25. How do I to add a night to my reservation?
26. Is it safe to use my credit card?
27. What credit cards are accepted?
28. Why is the price different to when I last checked?
29. Is breakfast included?
30. Is the room rate per person or per night?
31. Will the hotel have ensuite facilities?
32. Can there be more than two adults in the room?
33. What is the standard hotel child policy?
34. How can I get a price for children?
35. How do I request a cot or a rollaway bed?
36. What types of rooms are available?
37. What type of facilities are available?
38. What are the directions to the hotel?
39. How many kilometres in a mile?
40. Is there a shuttle bus?
41. What happens if the hotel cannot fulfil our reservation?
42. What do I do if I experience technical issues?
43. Who do I contact if I need help?
  1. How do I make a reservation?
 

Our reservation process is very simple and allows you to book real time availability. Select or enter the desired city, or airport code, your arrival and departure date and the number of adults. Click Search Available Hotels and a choice of hotels will be displayed on screen showing star rating; prices from; and a short description. To get more information on any hotel click on Hotel Info button. Photos, information, location, amenities will display. When you have selected your desired hotel and room type, the Book it! button will take you to a Secure Reservation Form. You must review your reservation and complete the required field. Please ensure you have entered your contact information correctly. When all information is complete, press the "Reserve my hotel now" button once and your reservation will be processed instantly.

  2. Can I make the reservation by phone?
 

Yes you can make a reservation by phone with the assistance of a member of our Reservations Team on the following numbers.

24/7 Reservations Center
UK 087 1871 5160
USA 800 449 5935
Other +353 21 483 5358
  3. Do I have a PREPAID RESERVATION or a DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS reservation?
 

The vast majority of our Hotel rates are PREPAID RESERVATIONS. Where we are sold out of rooms for a particular location and date, we offer our clients DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS. DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS are not normally prepaid unless otherwise stated. DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS are rooms that only Travel Agents can normally access.

  4. How do I know which type of booking I have?
 

  • Before I Book

    PREPAID RESERVATIONS will display the price of the room on the first page you see after you enter your search details and click on the 'SEARCH AVAILABLE HOTELS' button.

    DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS will not show the price until you click on the 'check prices' link.

  • After I Have Booked

    For DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS the email confirmation you receive will clearly state DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS.

    For PREPAID RESERVATIONS the email confirmation you receive will clearly state that the booking is a prepaid booking.

  • On The Reservation Form of a Direct Hotel Booking

    At the top of the page you will see 'Plus Non-Refundable Handling Charge' – this denotes a DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS reservation.

    The cancellation policy will display in red at the bottom of the page. For example: Cancel by 3pm 14 days prior to arrival

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      5. What is a pre-paid hotel reservation?
     

    Pre-payment from guests allows hotels to give the guest greater discounts; up to 50% or more off the hotel retail price. Your entire hotel stay is charged to your credit card at the time of the booking. All you do is arrive at the hotel and enjoy your stay. However, hotels collect payment for incidentals such as meals, room service, movies, parking and phone calls. Cancellation terms and fees apply to pre-paid bookings.

      6. Why should I prepay for my hotel stay?
     

    Prepaying for your hotel room assures you of the greatest discount rate

      7. How are hotels able to offer deeply discounted rates online?
     

    Prepayment saves hotels the costs associated with billing and accounting. These savings are passed to the consumer as discounted rates for hotel rooms. Reserving rooms online costs less than calling hotels directly and booking a room with an operator or travel agent. Simply stated, booking a room online is a less expensive way to sell the room.

      8. What happens if I cut my stay short?
     

    There are no refunds for cutting your stay short unless you make the change with us before 6pm (hotels local time) on the day of arrival. To reduce the number of nights booked please contact customerservice@onlinehotel-res.com.

      9. How is my reservation confirmed?
     

    When you press the button saying "Reserve my hotel now" button, an automated technical chain of events is triggered. The room(s) is taken from allocation on our availability database; the hotel is faxed with your reservation; you are sent a confirmation email and your credit card is debited - all within seconds of making the reservation. You will then receive email confirmation of your reservation. Please do NOT contact the hotel directly as your room has been reserved through CNG Hotels LTD and many hotels only update guest details a few days prior to arrival.

      10. Will the hotel confirm to me directly?
     

    No. You will receive email confirmation on completion of your reservation This confirmation is from CNG Hotels. If you have any concerns regarding your reservation please contact customerservice@onlinehotel-res.com or you can call our 24/7 Reservations Center on
    UK 0871 871 8007
    USA 1877 209 8635
    Other +353 21 4518993

      11. What can I do if the hotel are charging me for my reservation?
     

    Please call the emergency number on your confirmation e-mail, and one of our Customer Service Agents will assist you. or you can call our 24/7 Reservations Center on
    UK 0871 871 8007
    USA 1877 209 8635
    Other +353 21 4518993

      12. What can I do if the hotel has already charged me?
     

    If you have prepaid CnG for this reservation please e-mail or call our Customer Service Team and they will arrange for you to be refunded.

      13. What is the cancellation policy?
     

    Cancellations/changes must be made through the website - http://www.cnghotels.com/html/reservations/faq_answers.htm#13 if you notified the hotel directly it is not a considered a valid cancellation and full payment is applied. All cancellations and changes made to your reservation after 6pm on the arrival date of your reservation mean that your payment will not be refunded. Cancellations/changes made directly to the hotel are not valid and full payment is applied. Please note – it is not permitted to cancel your booking on the day of arrival after you have checked in at the hotel.

    For non prepaid reservations please see No. 19 on the cancellation policy for DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS

      14. How are cancellation refunds made?
     

    Any refund due will be credited directly to the credit card that was used to pay for the booking. The refund is immediately issued by CNG Hotels and should appear in your credit card account in 5-6 working days(Processing time at your credit card company can result in additional delays).

      15. What if I am not happy with my hotel room when I arrive?
     

    If you are not happy with the hotel room or facilities please bring this to the attention of the hotel management as early as possible during your stay. If you are not satisfied with management's response please call the emergency number printed on your email confirmation. In the unlikely circumstances that you are not happy after that, you must notify CnG in writing within 30 days of your departure from the hotel.

    FAQ's for DIRECT HOTEL BOOKING reservations
    No.'s 16-20 apply to DIRECT HOTEL BOOKING reservations ONLY
     

     

      16. When do I pay for my DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS?
     

    With most DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS payment is made on check out. A minority will charge a non refundable deposit and an even smaller number will charge in full at the time of booking. If payment is not being made on check out then this will be clearly indicated by the cancellation policy (see Q18 for further details).

      17. What is the handling fee?
     

    The handling fee is a non-refundable one time charge that applies to all DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS. It is a 10 Euro (or local equivalent) fee that is charged to your credit card at the time of booking

      18. Why are there two charges on my credit card for my DIRECT HOTEL BOOKING?
     

    CNG hotels charges your credit card for the handling fee. The Hotel is responsible for all other charges to your credit card in relation to your reservation. Any questions or queries about charges other than the handling fee should be directed to the hotel.

      19. What is the cancellation policy for DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS?
     

    The cancellation policy for DIRECT HOTEL BOOKINGS is determined by the hotel and CNG hotels has no control over that policy. On The Reservation Form the cancellation policy will display in red at the bottom of the page. Completing the form and booking the reservation means you accept and agree to the cancellation policy. For example: Cancel by 3pm 14 days prior to arrival

    The cancellation policy is also included in your email confirmation. If you cancel your DIRECT HOTELS BOOKING your booking will be cancelled but charges may still apply in accordance with the cancellation policy of the booking.

      20. What if I want to change my DIRECT HOTEL BOOKING to add reduce the number of nights I have booked?
     

    We advise contacting the hotel directly to request any changes to your booking. You can also contact CNG Hotels to request changes. CNG Hotels will charge a 10 euro amendment fee.

     
     

     

      21. What happens to my personal information?
     

    This information is collected within a secure environment and is necessary in order to process your hotel reservation. Your name, email address, physical address, phone and fax number, and credit card number are necessary to ensure we are able to make and confirm your reservation. We do not share this personal information with outside parties except as necessary to complete your hotel reservation.

      22. What if I am not happy with my hotel room when I arrive?
     

    If you are not happy with the hotel room or facilities please bring this to the attention of the hotel management as early as possible during your stay. As the hotel charges your credit card directly for your booking all complaints should be directed to the Hotel management. In the unusual instance that the Hotel management do not address your complaint to your satisfaction please contact Customer Service at customerservice@onlinehotel-res.com with a detailed account of your complaint.

      23. What happens if I do not receive an e-mail confirmation?
     

    Please contact Customer Service at customerservice@onlinehotel-res.com and we can resend your e-mail confirmation. Please quote your Itinerary number when requesting this.

      24. What will I need to check-in?
     

    Please print your e-mail confirmation, as the hotel will require you to provide this at check in. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will need to present a valid photo I.D. for check-in. This confirms that your reservation is prepaid and will help to avoid delays at check-in. You will also need a valid credit card to pay for incidental charges, such as telephone calls, parking and room service. Some smaller hotels will not insist upon a credit card to check-in, please be aware – if you do not produce a valid credit card you will not be able to charge items to your room.

      25. How do I add a night to my reservation ?
     

    You can make a new booking for that additional night – simply inform reception of the additional booking when you check in. If this is not possible send your request to customerservice@onlinehotel-res.com.

      26. Is it safe to use my credit card?
     

    Yes it is perfectly safe to use your credit card - CnG Hotels uses secure socket layers, encryption techniques and firewalls to safeguard all of your personal information.

      27. What credit cards are accepted?
     

    We accept payment by Visa, MasterCard, Diners and American Express. American Express can only be used by American and EU Residents.

      28. Why is the price different to when I last checked?
     

    Prices are subject to currency fluctuations and 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 made the currency exchange rate for that booking is fixed at the rate at booking creation date. Hotels can increase or decrease the selling price of hotel rooms. Prices can change on a daily basis. When you make a reservation the price is guaranteed at the rate, which is on your booking form and your e-mail confirmation.

      29. Is breakfast included?
     

    Most of our discounted rates include breakfast in Europe. In the USA breakfast is normally not included. Each property states what is included in the price.

      30. Is the room rate per person or per night?
     

    The rate is always displayed by room per night.

      31. Will the hotel have ensuite facilities?
     

    All of our properties are fully equipped with ensuite facilities unless otherwise specified.

      32. Can there be more than two adults in the room?
     

    Most hotels have a limit as to how many people stay in a room so please ensure your reservation correctly reflects the number of people staying. If you require extra people to stay in the room please contact CnG Customer Service at customerservice@onlinehotel-res.com. Please note there is normally an extra charge applied by the hotel.

      33. What is the standard hotel child policy?
     

    Child policies vary with every hotel, city and country. Our rates are based on the number of people sharing a room. If you are travelling with 2 adults and 2 children, your search must be for 4 people.

      34. How can I get a price for children?
     

    Please e-mail Customer Service at customerservice@onlinehotel-res.com.

      35. How do I request a cot or a rollaway bed?
     

    If you require a cot or a rollaway bed please include this in the Specific Requirements on the Secure Reservation Form. Most hotels charge a nominal fee. Please note requests are at the discretion of the hotel and cannot be guaranteed. Many rooms have restrictions to the number of people occupying a room. Please contact CnG Customer Service at customerservice@onlinehotel-res.com.

      36. What types of rooms are available?
     

    In Europe the following normally applies: Single room: Standard room with 1 single bed for 1 person. Double room: Standard room with 1 double bed for 2 people. Twin room: Standard room with 2 single beds for 2 people. Triple room: Standard room, which sleeps 3 people. This may consist of either a twin or double with and extra single bed which may be a rollaway.

    In North America the following normally applies: Single room: Standard room with 1 bed for 1 person. Double room: Standard room may contain 1 large bed for 2 people. Twin room: Standard room for 2 people, this may have 1 or 2 beds. Triple room: Standard room, which sleeps 3 people. This may consist of either a twin or double with and extra single bed which may be a rollaway. Quad room: Standard room with beds to sleep 4 people This may contain two double beds or one double and two single beds.

      37. What type of facilities are available?
     

    Hotel facilities are described in the Hotel Info section together with specific information on services.

      38. What are the directions to the hotel?
     

    These may be contained in the Hotel Information page - generally the area is defined and distance from airport/city center specified.

      39. How many kilometres in a mile?
     

    1.6 kilometres is equivalent to 1 mile.

      40. Is there a shuttle bus?
     

    Many hotels offer shuttle bus service to/from the airport. This will be detailed on the Hotel Information page. If this service is offered, there is usually a charge payable directly on the bus.

      41. What happens if the hotel cannot fulfil our reservation?
     

    CnG Hotels reserves the right to change your hotel reservation to a hotel of a similar standard. No compensation is payable for such changes. In extreme circumstances CnG Hotels may be forced to cancel your reservation. In this situation we will notify you immediately. A full refund will be made and CnG will not be under any further liability to pay any additional charges or costs incurred. The maximum refund given will not be greater than the amount paid for the booking.

      42. What do I do if I experience technical issues?
     

    If you experience any technical difficulties please contact us straight away at itsupport@cnghotels.com

      43. Who do I contact if I need help?
     

    Email: customerservice@onlinehotel-res.com
    Call:  
    UK 0871 871 8007
    USA 1877 209 8635
    Other +353 21 4518993

     

     

     

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