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How hotel discount coupons work

Validity of discount hotel coupons

• One night accommodation per hotel coupon.
  
  
• Children (max of two) 12 years or under free of charge when sharing with paying adults, using existing bedding
  
  
• Continental breakfast rates are available

Reservation of discount hotel coupons

After purchasing your hotel discount coupons, when you are ready to make a reservation... you can contact your choice of property directly, or make a booking by phoning the call centre of the Choice Hotels reservation centre... Note: reservations cannot be made via the internet.

• Hotel discount coupons - Pre-booked... Check our discount hotel room directory and select the property you would like to pre-book... Each property has a coloured bar next to the discount hotel room... Simply select the Choice hotel coupon that corresponds to that colour... Pre-booked reservations are recommended during peak seasons.
  
  
• Hotel discount coupons - Open dated... Purchase the colour hotel coupon of your choice. Consult the Choice hotel directory Holidays Allover will send you after booking and make you reservations as you travel... If you intend arriving after 6.00pm be sure to phone ahead with your estimated time to ensure your reservation is not cancelled... Credit card details will guarantee your reservations. Your Choice hotel for the night will normally assist in confirming your following nights accommodation without extra charge.
  
  
• How do open-dated discount hotel room coupons work?... If you plan to drive between Melbourne and Brisbane, for example an open-dated hotel coupon will give you the flexibility to stop wherever you want en route... With the help of our discount hotel room directory you can work out what colour-coded vouchers you are going to need for the trip... For example, after you plan your trip, and decide where to stay you might find that 3 green and 4 yellow vouchers work best for you... You can always pre-book some nights and have open vouchers the rest of the way.
  
  
• Discount hotel room options... Choices hotel pass offers six option colour categories, which cover a wide range of properties. The colour are an indication of price - from the most economical (yellow) to deluxe (silver).

Mixing your discount hotel room categories... A mixture of hotel coupons can be purchased. When a lower priced hotel coupon is used at a higher priced property, a fee to upgrade will apply which is payable direct... If a higher priced hotel coupon is used at a lower priced property, there will be no refund.

It is recommended that a mixture of discount hotel room coupons be purchased as no refunds can be made where a guest chooses to present a higher priced colour coupon at a lower priced property... A surcharge is applicable (paid direct) when you choose to use a lower priced hotel coupon at a higher priced property.

* Hotel coupon rates: Rates are per standard room per night in Australian dollars and includes GST
* Valid: 01 April 2006 to 31 March 2007

• Extra person rates apply after the first two people in the room and are per person per night.
  
  
• Reservations are strongly recommended during peak times. (eg November - February, school holidays, long weekends)
  
  
• One night accommodation per coupon, normally with a maximum of 3 persons to a room.
  
  
• Children (maximum of 2), 12 years or under are free of charge when sharing with paying adults, using existing bedding... however, breakfast for children is at the same rate as an adult.
  
  
• Please note that vouchers issued in Australia cannot be used in New Zealand or reverse.
  
  
• Surcharge rates are available allowing you to upgrade to a higher Hotelpass level.

Hotel discount coupons - surcharges

Surcharge paid direct to property
* Hotel coupon rates: Rates are per standard room per night in Australian dollars and includes GST
* Valid: 01 April 2006 to 31 March 2007

Encompass discount hotel room program

The new Choice Hotel discounts Encompass program allows you to book room types other than standard rooms that are already available on the standard discount hotel room programme... If you require a suite or an apartment then book Encompass.

The portfolio of properties participating in the Encompass hotel discounts program means that there is something for everyone... Whether it is a family travelling that requires serviced apartment style accommodation or a couple looking for something a little more romantic for their weekend getaway, Encompass hotel discount coupons provide you with opportunity to book suitable accommodation in all Australian cities and regional centres at a competitive price.

How does the Encompass discount hotel coupon program work?
The Encompass program is structured in a similar fashion to the discount hotel coupon program... There are six categories with E1 the lowest category and E6 the highest. The Encompass Apartments can only be prebooked... no open dated coupons are available.

*Hotel coupon rates: Rates are per standard room per night in Australian dollars and includes GST
* Valid: 01 August 2005 to 31 March 2007

• Hotel coupon rates are inclusive of 10% GST, but exclusive of any other tax.
  
  
• Accommodation rate is per room. (single/twin/double)
  
  
• Extra person rates apply after the first two people in the room and are per person per night.
  
  
• Children under 12 are free of charge, when sharing the room with 2 adults in existing bedding, maximum 2 children per room.
  
  
• 2 bedroom apartment rates are inclusive of four people.
  
• The Encompass discount hotel room program can only be pre-booked there are no open dated vouchers available.
  
  
• Room types available are: 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments, deluxe rooms, spa suites and many more.
  
  
• Surcharge rates are available allowing you to upgrade to a higher Encompass level should you choose on arrival.

* Hotel coupon rates: Rates are per standard room per night in Australian dollars and includes GST
* Valid: 01 August 2005 to 31 March 2007

• Hotel coupon rates are quoted in Australian dollars for Australian properties only
• Hotel coupon rates apply to single, twin or double room
• Hotel coupon rates are inclusive of 10% GST, but are exclusive of any other government taxes
• Surcharges are payable direct to the property

Increasingly popular, discount apartments offer you the flexibility and convenience you require when you are travelling, whether you are staying for a few days in a major city or taking a well-earned rest in a coastal resort.

With more than 70 apartment hotels in the hotel discount coupons program, Holidays Allover can offer you a wide choice of discount hotel rooms and apartment style accommodation throughout Australia.

Choice Apartments is a prepaid hotel discount coupons product designed for the International traveller coming to Australia who wishes to upgrade from the standard discount hotel room at an apartment style hotel to either a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartment.

For a list of discount apartment options contact us.

Terms and Conditions - Hotel discount coupons

• Choice discount hotel coupons are strictly an inbound product and available only to overseas visitors travelling to Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Singapore & Shanghai. It is not available for sale domestically.
• Choice discount hotel coupons must be purchased prior to leaving your country of origin.
• Guests wishing to buy Choice discount hotel coupons in Australia for travel to New Zealand, South Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Singapore and Shanghai need to contact Holidays Allover.
• Vouchers cannot be bought directly from Choice Hotels Australasia.

Services/Inclusions - Hotel discount coupons

• Choice discount hotel coupons are valid only for the nominated accommodation or services at the specified hotel/country and only for the date and the number of nights specified on the voucher.
• Hotel coupons do not include any additional service, e.g. breakfast, unless otherwise advised at the time of booking and stated on the coupon.
• Open dated hotel coupons are valid for one night only.
• Hotel coupons are only valid in the country stipulated on the voucher -i.e. vouchers marked for Australia cannot be used within New Zealand and vice versa.
• Hotel coupons are inclusive of 10%GST (Goods and Services Tax)in Australia and 12.5% in New Zealand and other countries as specified by your Travel Agent.
• Hotel coupons are not transferable.

Refunds/Surcharges on hotel discount coupons

• No refunds are made when a guest presents a higher coloured coded hotel discount coupon at a lower coloured coded hotel. An additional charge will apply where a lower coloured coded hotel coupon is presented at a hotel of a higher colour code value.
• Refunds for unused hotel discount coupons may be considered according to the conditions outlined by the office of purchase and in the same currency as that used for purchase. Refunds may be subject to a handling fee as determined by the issuing office and will only be processed on return of original voucher.
• Choice Hotels Australasia accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen hotel discount coupons. Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself in such instances.

Cancellation Policy/Guaranteed Bookings

• Accommodation that is pre-booked by Holidays Allover will be guaranteed for the first night of stay.
• Cancellation notification must reach Choice Hotels Australasia reservations by 6.00pm on the date of stay (4.00pm at some hotels).Cancellation at certain locations identified in the current Choice Hotels Australasia Directory must reach the relevant property before 6.00pm, 24 hours PRIOR to the arrival date. Some properties may require 72 hours notice being three (3) days PRIOR to the date of stay. If cancellation notification is not received in accordance with conditions, a no-show fee of the first night ’s tariff will apply... Always obtain a cancellation number.

Hotel discount coupons - open dated

• Open dated hotel coupons do not ensure availability. We recommend you pre-book your accommodation at least 24 hours in advance. To guarantee your booking after 6:00pm and avoid the disappointment of your room being cancelled, please quote an approved credit card number at the time of booking.

Accommodation provided for your discount hotel coupon

• Accommodation is based on standard room type with maximum room occupancy of 4 persons: 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults. However, there are some exceptions where standard rooms have a lower maximum room occupancy, and these will be advised at the time of booking.
• If a higher room category is required, an additional charge is applicable, payable at the hotel or a "Choice Apartments" voucher may be purchased if applicable.
• Contact Holidays Allover if you need more details on this hotel coupon program

Children

• 2 children under the age of 12 years, sharing a room with 2 adults are free of charge (subject to maximum room occupancy) except at Heritage Hotels using existing bedding.
• Children accommodated at Heritage properties are accommodated at the extra person rate.
• Due to the nature of these properties, children are accommodated upon application and at the discretion of the host.