You can find the CVC-code in the back of your credit card. It's the last 3 digits (Euro/Mastercard, Visa) or 4 digits (American Express) printed on the signature strip.

1. Service description

This website A-HOTEL.com has been created and is operated by Athos Travel, s.r.o. We act as an intermediate between hotels and users in order to provide our users with the possibility to search and book hotel accommodation online. Our service is based on information provided by hotels. Although we do our best to ensure that all information provided on this website is accurate, we cannot guarantee that all information is comprehensive and error-free nor can we be held responsible for interruptions or non-delivery of information.

2. Privacy

A-HOTEL.com uses high ethical standards and respects your privacy. We will not give your personal information to third parties under any circumstances. Please have a look at our PRIVACY POLICY for further information.

3. Credit card guarantee

Hotels require credit card details in order to guarantee your reservation. Your credit card information will be sent directly to the reserved hotel. When you make a booking you will automatically enter into an agreement with the hotel you have chosen. We will not charge your credit card, as you will pay for your stay at the hotel.

Be assured that we take our responsibility regarding your credit card information very seriously. We use the industry standard “Secure Socket Layer (SSL)” technology to encrypt your credit card details. Therefore we can guarantee that every transaction made is 100% safe.

4. Free of charge

Our service is free of charge. Unlike many other parties, A-HOTEL.com will not add any additional fees, like a reservation fee, to the room rate.

5. Cancellation

Please follow the instructions in the confirmation email in case you need to cancel your stay. If you cancel according to the cancellation policy of the hotel, it will be free of charge. We recommend you read the cancellation policy of the hotel carefully. If you cancel later than requested by the hotel or do not show up, the hotel might charge you a fee which is in most cases an equivalent for 1 night stay. Note, A-HOTEL.com will not charge you any cancellation fee whatsoever.

6. Disclaimer

The A-HOTEL.com website has been compiled with the greatest possible care. Our services are based on the information provided by the hotels; for this reason the hotels remain responsible for the correctness of this information. Hotels can alter the information about their hotel, such as prices and availability, at any moment. We can therefore not guarantee that all the information is accurate and faultless, nor can we be held responsible for errors or inaccuracies in the supplied information. You should always check the provided information, before acting on the basis of the supplied information.

Unless stated otherwise, the copyright of the material on this website is copyright of A-HOTEL.com.

Athos Travel is a registered company in the Czech Republic. Czech law is applicable to our services.

Why do I need to give my credit card details?

A-HOTEL.com requests credit card details to confirm your reservation with the hotel on your behalf. We will never charge your credit card. Your credit card may be checked (pre-authorised) to ensure that it is valid and/or that sufficient funds are available. After the check, the full amount will be available to you again. The hotel will only charge your credit card if you have requested a pre-paid room or if the cancellation policy, found under ‘Hotel Policies’ and room ‘conditions’ has not been followed.

Does the hotel need a deposit or a payment in advance?

Most hotels do not require an advance payment or deposit. If they do you will find the details under ‘Hotel Policies’ on the hotel’s A-HOTEL.com page and in your confirmation email.

Which credit cards can I use to complete my booking?

MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club can be used on our website. However, it is possible that the hotel does not accept one or more of these card types. Before making your reservation, please check at the bottom of the hotel policies section for “Accepted credit cards”.

Can I pay for my stay in advance?

It depends on the hotel. Please contact the hotel after your booking to be sure, and to make the necessary arrangements. You can find the hotel’s contact information in your confirmation email or online at My Booking.

Can I pay for my stay at the hotel with a different credit card than the one used to make the reservation?

In most cases the hotel will accept payment for the stay on a different card or in cash. Please ensure that the new card or cash is accepted by the hotel.

Can I use a debit card to complete my reservation?

Generally hotels cannot accept a debit card to guarantee a booking. However, there are some exceptions. You will be able see if it is possible during the booking process.

Can I make a reservation without a credit card?

A valid credit card is needed to guarantee the reservation with the hotel. However, you can make a booking using someone else’s card provided you have their permission. If this is the case please mention the card holder’s name, and that they have given permission for you to use their card, in the ‘comments’ box when you make your reservation.

Are my credit card details safe?

Your credit card information is sent to us through a secure server. We use the latest, most secure technology available, which encrypts all your personal and credit card details. The encryption method used is the industry standard “Secure Socket Layer” (SSL) technology. Our SSL certificate has been issued by Thawte.