Terms and conditions

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FUNDAMENTALS

These General Terms and Conditions (GTC) govern the legal relationship between the
guest/customer/organizer, hereinafter referred to as the guest, and Hotel Taverna AG as the operator of the Hotel Restaurant Taverna, hereinafter referred to as the Hotel.
For the sake of simplicity, in these General Terms and Conditions - regardless of the service - the term contract.
The hotel's terms and conditions valid at the time of conclusion of the contract shall apply exclusively. General terms and conditions of the guest shall only apply if this has been expressly expressly agreed in writing before the contract is signed.
Should individual provisions of these GTC be ineffective or invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the validity of the contract and the remaining provisions of the GTC shall not be affected. In all other respects the statutory provisions shall apply.

PLACE OF JURISDICTION / APPLICABLE LAW

The place of jurisdiction for any disputes arising from this contract shall be Tafers, Fribourg, unless other mandatory legal venue exists.
Swiss law shall apply exclusively to all contracts, reservations, any additional agreements and general terms and conditions. and general terms and conditions shall be governed exclusively by Swiss law. Place of fulfillment and place of performance and payment is the registered office of the hotel.

DEFINITIONS

Groups: Groups within the meaning of these GTC are seminar, travel or private groups with a minimum number of 10 booked persons.
Written confirmations: Fax and e-mail messages are also deemed to be written confirmations. messages.
The contractual partners are the guest and the hotel.

SUBJECT MATTER OF THE CONTRACT / SCOPE OF APPLICATION

The contract for the rental of rooms, seminar rooms, areas and the purchase of other other deliveries and services is concluded with the written confirmation of the guest or by implication.
A reservation made on the day of arrival itself is binding at the moment of acceptance by the hotel. hotel is binding.
Amendments to the contract shall only become binding for the hotel upon (written) reconfirmation. binding.
Unilateral amendments or additions to the contract by the guest are invalid.
The subletting and re-letting of the rooms provided as well as their use for purposes other purposes other than accommodation require the prior written consent of the hotel. of the hotel.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of the contract is determined by the individual reservation made and confirmed by the guest. confirmed reservation made by the guest.
Subject to other contractual agreements, the guest is not entitled to a specific room. specific room.
If, despite a confirmed reservation, no rooms are available in the hotel, the hotel must inform the guest in good time and offer an equivalent replacement in a nearby hotel of a comparable or nearby hotel of a comparable or higher category.
Any additional expenses for alternative accommodation shall be borne by the hotel. If the guest refuses the replacement room, the hotel must reimburse any services already rendered by the guest (e.g. advance payments). down payments). The guest shall have no further claims.

DURATION OF USE

Subject to other agreements, the guest has the right to use the rented rooms from 3 p.m. on the agreed day of arrival until 11 a.m. on the day of departure.
Guests can of course arrive in the morning and explore the surrounding area or enjoy our specialties in the restaurant.
In the event of arrival after 10.00 p.m., the hotel must be informed by the guest by 6.00 p.m. on the day of arrival at the latest. by telephone or in writing by the guest about the later arrival, otherwise the hotel otherwise the hotel can freely dispose of the rooms.
In any case, a room occupancy counts as a full overnight stay.
If the room is vacated late by the guest by 1.5 hours or more, the hotel may charge the hotel may charge 50% of the full accommodation price (list price) for use in excess of the contract. will be charged. Contractual claims on the part of the guest for ordinary continued use of the use of the areas are not justified by this; the assertion of damages remains reserved. reserved the right to claim damages.
In the event that the guest leaves the room late, the hotel reserves the right to remove the guest's the guest's belongings from the room and store them in a suitable place in the hotel for a charge.

OPTIONS

Option dates are binding for both parties. The hotel may, after the unused expiry the option period without further notice, the hotel may dispose of the opted rooms/spaces or services. without further notice.
The confirmation must be received by the hotel by 5 p.m. on the last day of the option period at the latest. at the latest.

PRICES / OBLIGATION TO PAY

The prices communicated by the hotel are quoted in Swiss francs (CHF) and and include the statutory value added tax, but not the visitor's tax due.
The guest is obliged to pay the agreed or applicable prices of the hotel for the room rental and the the agreed or applicable prices of the hotel for the room rental and other services pay. This also applies to orders placed by his companions and visitors.
Any increase in statutory charges after conclusion of the contract shall be borne by the guest. Prices quoted in foreign currencies are approximate and will be charged at the current rate of exchange. charged. The prices confirmed by the hotel are valid.
The prices may be changed by the hotel if the guest subsequently changes the number of rooms number of rooms booked, the hotel's services or the length of the guests' stay. arranged.
The hotel may require a deposit or a credit card guarantee.
If the deposit is not paid on time or the credit card guarantee is not provided, the hotel may withdraw from the contract (incl. all service promises) immediately (without reminder) and demand the listed demand the cancellation costs listed.
The hotel has the right to invoice or interim invoice its services to the guest at any time. services to the guest at any time.
The final invoice shall include the agreed price plus any additional amounts incurred additional services provided by the hotel for the guest and/or the persons accompanying the guest. accompanying persons. Unless otherwise agreed, the final invoice must be paid at the latest at check-out on the day of departure in Swiss francs in cash or by accepted credit accepted credit card.
The defense of set-off against claims of the hotel is excluded.

WITHDRAWAL BY THE HOTEL

Up to and including 2 days before the agreed arrival date of the guest, the hotel may cancel the withdraw from the contract without incurring any costs.
Furthermore, the hotel is entitled at any time for objectively justified reasons by unilateral and written declaration without undue delay and with immediate effect withdraw from the contract:
Objectively justified reasons include, for example
  • an agreed advance payment or security deposit is not made during the period set by the hotel period set by the hotel;
  • force majeure or other circumstances for which the hotel is not responsible and which make the fulfillment of the contract objectively impossible;
  • Rooms or rooms that were booked or used under misleading or false information, e.g. regarding the person of the guest or the purpose of use or stay, are booked or used are used;
  • the hotel has reasonable grounds to believe that the use of the agreed services could agreed services may impair the smooth running of the business, the safety of other hotel other hotel guests or the reputation of the hotel;
  • the guest has become insolvent (bankruptcy or unsuccessful seizure) or he has stopped making payments;
  • the purpose or reason for the stay is unlawful.
If the hotel cancels the contract for the aforementioned reasons, the guest shall not be claim for damages and the compensation for the booked services remains remains owed in principle.

CANCELLATION OF THE RESERVATION / CANCELLATION FEES

Cancellation

Cancellation of the reservation requires the written consent of the hotel. If this the agreed price must be paid even if the guest does not make use of contractual services. does not make use of contractual services. If the guest does not show up ("no-show"), 100% of the booked services will be of the booked services will be charged.

Decisive for the calculation of the cancellation fee is the arrival of the guest's written cancellation by the guest to the hotel. This applies to letters as well as fax and e-mail messages. messages.

If the guest withdraws from the contract without an authorized cancellation or or if certain reserved services are changed or canceled, the hotel may charge the following cancellation fees may charge the following cancellation fees.

Cancellation fees:

Individual reservations

  • Up to and including 24 hours before the agreed arrival date (arrival time 15.00 hrs), the guest can withdraw from the contract without incurring any costs.
  • On the day of arrival, 100% of the booked service will be charged.

Group reservations

The cancellation fees below apply if more than 10% of the booked services of a group are canceled. booked services of a group are canceled.

If the cancellation is made between 31 and 60 working days in advance, 25% of the of the total amount may be charged.

If the cancellation is made between 16 and 30 working days in advance, 50% of the of the total amount may be charged.

If the cancellation is made between 4 and 15 working days in advance, 75% of the of the total amount may be charged.

If the cancellation is made 3 working days in advance, 100% of the total amount will be charged. will be charged.

Loss minimization

The hotel endeavors to reallocate unused services for canceled individual and group reservations. to reallocate the unused services. Insofar as the hotel can provide the canceled services to third parties during the agreed period, the guest's the guest's cancellation fee is reduced by the amount that these third parties pay for the canceled service. for the canceled service.

IMPOSSIBLE ARRIVAL

If, as a result of force majeure (flood, avalanche, earthquake, etc.), the guest is unable to arrive or cannot arrive on time, the guest is not obliged to pay the agreed fee for the missed days. to pay the agreed fee for the missed days.

The guest must prove the impossibility of arrival.

However, the obligation to pay for the booked stay is revived from the moment of of arrival.

EARLY DEPARTURE

If the guest departs prematurely, the hotel is entitled to charge the entire booked services at at 100%.

In the event of an early departure, the hotel will endeavor to reallocate the unused services. to reallocate the unused services. If the hotel is able to provide the unused services the unused services to third parties during the agreed period, the invoice amount of the the invoice amount of the

guest by the amount paid by these third parties for the canceled service.

ARRIVAL

The Hotel Taverna is located directly opposite the "Tafers Dorf" bus stop. The timetable can be found online at www.sbb.ch.
By car, guests have the option of parking in one of the 25 parking spaces next to the hotel parking spaces next to the hotel. We cannot guarantee a free parking space - availability is on a first come first serve basis. "first come first serve" basis.
Please let us know your arrival time before you arrive.

STAY / KEY / SECURITY / INTERNET / SMOKING

The hotel room is reserved exclusively for the registered guest. Leaving the room room to a third person or use of the room by an additional person requires the (written) permission of the hotel.

By concluding a contract, the guest acquires the right to the customary use of the rented rooms and of the rented rooms and the facilities of the hotel by all persons booked, which are are usually accessible to guests for use without special conditions, and to the usual service. The guest must exercise his rights in accordance with any hotel and/or guest guidelines (house rules).

The room key provided by the hotel remains the property of the hotel and allows 24-hour access to the room. 24-hour access to the room. The loss of the key must be reported immediately to the the reception desk.

To access the Internet, guests must obtain their personal login details at reception. login details at reception. This service is free of charge for all guests.

The guest is responsible for the use of his/her login data. He is liable for misuse and illegal behavior when using the Internet.

Smoking is only permitted in outdoor areas throughout the hotel.

An extra bed or sofa bed can be provided on request, depending on the category booked. The surcharge depends on the age of the third person.

EXTENSION OF STAY

Unless otherwise agreed, the guest is not entitled to an extension of his/her stay. to extend their stay.

If the guest is unable to leave the hotel on the day of departure due to unforeseeable extraordinary circumstances / force majeure (e.g. extreme snowfall, flooding, etc.) all departure options are blocked or cannot be used, the contract shall be terminated for the automatically extended at the previous conditions for the duration of the impossibility of departure. extended.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR GROUPS

Group rates only apply if agreed in advance and confirmed in writing by the hotel. by the hotel.

For a group of less than 10 people, the rates for individual travelers apply.

The joint arrival and/or departure of groups must be notified to the hotel in writing 2 days before arrival. in writing.

Only one total invoice will be issued to the organizer, who is fully liable for this amount. fully liable for this amount.

The final number of persons in the group (incl. list of names) must be communicated to the hotel no later than 5 calendar days before the group's arrival at the latest.

If the group is smaller than originally registered or if the reservation is canceled, then the the above-mentioned cancellation conditions come into force.

EVENTS

An event may include room hire, catering, technical facilities, accommodation and other services. and other services.

Number of participants

The guest undertakes to inform the hotel of the binding number of participants for an event at at least two working days before the date of the event.

If the number of participants communicated by the guest differs from the final number of participants then the following applies:

  • If the actual number of participants is lower: billing according to the number of number of participants.
  • In the event of a subsequent increase in the actual number of participants, the actual number of the actual number of participants.

Cancellation by the hotel and procedure for canceling events

Cancellation policy

Cancellation of the reservation requires the written consent of the hotel. If this the agreed price must be paid even if the guest does not make use of contractual services. does not make use of contractual services.

Decisive for the calculation of the cancellation fee to be paid is the arrival of the written written cancellation of the guest at the hotel.

If the guest withdraws from the contract without an authorized cancellation or or if certain reserved services are changed or canceled, the hotel may charge the following cancellation fees may charge the following cancellation fees.

Cancellation fees for events

If an event cannot be held for reasons that are not attributable to the hotel and for which for which the hotel is not responsible, the hotel shall retain the right to payment of the agreed the hotel retains the right to payment of the agreed service in accordance with the order confirmation taking into account the receipt of the written cancellation as follows:

Up to 61 working days before the agreed date of the event at the latest, the guest may unilateral written declaration without incurring any costs.

If the cancellation is made between 31 and 60 working days in advance, 25% of the of the total amount may be charged.

If the cancellation is made between 16 and 30 working days in advance, 50% of the of the total amount may be charged.

If the cancellation is made between 4 and 15 working days in advance, 75% of the of the total amount may be charged.

If the cancellation is made 3 working days in advance, 100% of the total amount will be charged. will be charged.

Up to 10% of the confirmed participants can cancel free of charge up to 2 days before the start of the event. otherwise the above conditions apply.

If the guest organizes an event at the hotel within one year to the originally agreed originally agreed, 50 % of the booked invoice amount/cancellation costs will be credited back. cancellation costs will be credited again.

Duration of the event

If the agreed start or end times of the event are postponed without the hotel's prior the agreed start or end times of the event without prior written consent, the hotel may charge additional costs for the costs for the provision of staff and equipment, unless the hotel is responsible for the postponement itself. itself is responsible for the postponement.

The hotel has the right to remove the event participants from the premises after the expiry of any extension permit from the premises.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

All food and drinks are to be purchased exclusively from the hotel.

In special cases (specialties, etc.) a different written agreement can be made. agreement can be made. In such a case, the hotel is entitled to charge a service service charge or a tap fee.

HANDLING OF EVENTS

Insofar as the hotel procures technical and other equipment for the guest at the guest's instigation from third parties at the guest's request, it shall act for the account of the guest.

The guest is liable for the careful handling and proper return of the facilities. facilities.

The guest shall indemnify the hotel against all third-party claims arising from the provision of these facilities.

The use of the guest's own electrical equipment and appliances using the hotel's the hotel's electricity network requires the prior written consent of the hotel. Any the use of these devices and equipment, any malfunctions or damage to the hotel's to the hotel's technical equipment shall be borne by the guest, insofar as the hotel is not is not responsible for them. The hotel may charge the guest for the electricity costs The hotel may record and charge a flat rate for the electricity costs arising from the use of the electrical systems and equipment.

With the consent of the hotel, the guest is entitled to use his own telephone, fax and data transmission equipment. The hotel may charge connection and connection fees.

Malfunctions of technical or other equipment provided by the hotel will be rectified as quickly as possible upon notification by the guest. Insofar as the hotel is not is not responsible for the disruption, disruptions shall neither reduce service claims nor liabilities are justified.

The guest must obtain any official permits required for the event at his own expense. official permits required for the event at his own expense. He is responsible for compliance with the permits and all other regulations under public law in connection with the event. in connection with the event. Fines for a breach of the permits are to be paid by the guest. be paid by the guest.

The guest is responsible for the formalities and settlements required in connection with music performances and sound reinforcement. formalities and settlements with the responsible institutions (e.g. SUISA). SUISA).

OBJECTS BROUGHT IN BY THE GUEST

Any exhibits or other items, including personal items, brought into the hotel are at the risk of the guest in the event rooms or on the hotel premises. The hotel assumes no obligation to guard or store such items. The hotel accepts no liability for the The hotel accepts no liability for the loss, destruction or damage of items brought into the hotel, except in cases of gross negligence or intent on the part of the hotel. The guest is responsible for insuring any items is the responsibility of the guest.

Any decoration material brought along must comply with the fire safety requirements. requirements. The hotel is entitled to demand official proof of this. Due to possible damage, the installation and attachment of objects must be agreed with the hotel in advance. must be agreed with the hotel in advance.

The exhibits or other items brought in must be removed immediately after the end of the event. removed immediately after the end of the event. The hotel may remove any items left behind at the removed and/or stored at the guest's expense. If the removal involves disproportionately high expense, the hotel may leave the items in the event room the event room and charge the guest the usual room rent for the duration of the stay. charge the guest the usual room rental.

Packaging material (cardboard, crates, plastic, etc.) that is generated in connection with the the event by the guest or third parties must be disposed of by the guest. be disposed of by the guest. If the guest leaves packaging material in the hotel, the hotel is entitled to dispose of it at the guest's expense. disposal at the guest's expense.

Actions, use and liability

a) Hotel

The hotel shall not be liable to the guest within the scope of the statutory for slight and medium negligence and is only liable for damage caused intentionally or through damage caused intentionally or by gross negligence.

Should disruptions or defects occur in the hotel's services, the hotel shall endeavor to shall endeavor to remedy the situation upon immediate notification by the guest. If the guest fails to notify the hotel of a defect in good time, the guest shall not be entitled to a reduction of the contractually agreed remuneration.

The hotel is liable for items brought in by guests in accordance with the statutory provisions, i.e. up to the amount of CHF 1,000. The hotel shall not be liable for slight and the hotel is not liable. If valuables (jewelry, etc.), cash or securities are not handed over to the the hotel for safekeeping, the hotel's liability is excluded to the extent permitted by law. legal possibilities. The hotel recommends that money and valuables should always be kept in the safe.

If any damage is not reported to the hotel immediately after its discovery, the guest's the guest's claims shall be forfeited.

The hotel shall not be liable under any legal title for services which it has merely has merely arranged for the guest.

The hotel accepts no liability for theft or damage to material brought in by third parties. material brought in by third parties.

b) Guest

The guest is liable to the hotel for all damage and losses caused by him, companions or their assistants or event participants, without the hotel having to prove fault on the part of the guest. that the hotel must prove that the guest is at fault.

The guest is responsible for the correct use and proper return of all technical aids / equipment technical aids / equipment provided by the hotel or procured by third parties on its behalf or procured on its behalf via third parties, and is liable for damage and loss.

The guest is liable to third parties for services and expenses incurred by the hotel.

c) Third party

If a third party makes the booking on behalf of the guest, he shall be liable to the hotel as the ordering party together with the guest as joint and several debtor for all obligations arising from the contract. Irrespective of this, each customer is obliged to forward all information relevant to the booking to the guest, in particular these General Terms and Conditions, to the guest.

ILLNESS OR DEATH OF THE GUEST

If a guest falls ill during their stay at the hotel, the hotel will notify a doctor at the guest's request. a doctor at the guest's request. If the guest is no longer capable of acting and the hotel has knowledge of the illness, the hotel shall notify the doctor.

Medical care is always provided at the guest's expense.

The contract with the hotel ends with the death of the guest.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Animals may only be brought into the hotel with the prior consent of the hotel and be brought into the hotel for a special fee.

The guest who brings an animal into the hotel is obliged to keep or supervise this animal properly during his to keep or supervise this animal properly during its stay or to have it kept or supervised by a or have it kept or supervised by a suitable third party at his own expense.

The guest must have appropriate pet owner's insurance for their pet. The proof of such insurance must be presented to the hotel upon request.

FINDINGS

Lost property will be forwarded if ownership is clear and the residential/business address is known. business address. The costs and the risk of forwarding are borne by the guest.

FURTHER PROVISIONS

If the guest requests services that are not provided by the hotel itself, the hotel shall only act as an intermediary. hotel acts merely as an intermediary.

The statutory limitation periods shall apply. Insofar as these can be amended, the following shall apply claims for damages by the guest are subject to an absolute limitation period of 6 months after departure.

Advertisements in media (such as newspapers, radio, television, Internet) with reference to events at the hotel, with or without the use of the unchanged company logo, require the prior written consent of the hotel.

Hotel Taverna AG
Freiburgstrasse 2
1712 Tafers
+41 26 494 73 73
[email protected]
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