Inscrieti-va pe www.parisreference.com si selectati datele cu ajutorul
motorului de cautare. Veti obtine o lista cu apartamentele disponibile
la Paris. Apasati butonul "Rezervare" si completati chestionarul cerut.
Daca apartamentul ales are "Rezervare Imediata" puteti plati in linie
si completa rezervarea pe loc. Daca apartamentul ales are mentionat
"La Cerere", trebuie sa asteptati confirmarea rezervarii de catre proprietar
intr-un interval de maxim 48 de ore. Daca nu puteti astepta puteti contacta
serviciul nostru client la info@parisreference.com si sa le cereti sa anuleze
cererea dvs de rezervare si sa va ofere o lista de optiuni pentu care datele
cerute de dvs sunt deja confirmate.
Rezervarile se fac prin intermediul sitului www.parisreference.com.
Apartamentele unde apare indicat "Rezervare Imediata" pot fi rezervate
pe loc daca urmati procedura automata pas cu pas. Apartamentele
"La Cerere" pot fi rezervate si platite doar in momentul in care proprietarii
acestora confirma disponibilitatea lor. Dupa achitarea chiriei, veti primi un
curier electronic de confirmare pe care trebuie sa-l imprimati si sa-l aduceti
la apartamentul din Paris. Rezervarea este considerata definitiva in momentul
in care achitati avansul, care poate fi platit pe loc prin carte de credit sau prin
virament. In functie de dorinta proprietarului, restul sumei poate fi platit fie in avans
cu cel putin o luna inaintea calatoriei prin virament bancar, fie in numerar in
momentul sosirii la Paris. (nu sunt acceptate cecurile de calatorie). Daca alegeti
a doua varianta, va rugam sa verificati ca aveti totalitatea sumei la dvs, in caz
contrar sa stiti ca persoana care va intampina nu este obligata sa astepte ca dvs
sa schimbati banii si nici nu va poate da cheile pana cand nu achitati in integralitate.
O rezervare este considerata confirmata
in momentul primirii platii.
In momentul in care ajungeti la aeroport, va rugam sa contactati
persoana care va intampina pentru a va explica modul cel mai simplu
de a ajunge la apartamentul inchiriat de dvs si pentru a fixa ora de intalnire.
Odata ajunsi la apartament, daca nu vedeti persoana respectiva, va rugam
sa formati codul de la intrare si sa mergeti direct la apartament sau sa
sunati la interfon la numele indicat pe rezervarea dvs. Persoana care va
intampina va va deschide si va va explica cum functioneaza totul, apoi
va incasa restul sumei, va va da chitanta si cel putin doua randuri de chei.
Daca veniti la Paris cu un telefon mobil ce are activat roming-ul, ne ar fi de
folos sa stim numarul de telefon al dvs inainte de a pleca din orasul dvs.
Please Note: If you're here to read the details of how you're not charged if you book an On Request apartment that denies the booking see below 'Can I request availability or book without my credit card information?'
The
down payment is what secures the apartment for you. Depending on the apartment you're renting it can go from 10% up to 30% of the rental fee.
Before payment, on step 2 of the booking process, you clearly see a breakdown of costs that will look like this:
Total:€1,000 VAT included
Deposit:€150 Due Now
Balance:€850 Due On Arrival
Your down payment applies solely to your rent, and there are no hidden fees.
Payments can be made by credit card, bank wire or PayPal. Costs of bank wires, if applicable, will be on the sender. Otherwise, unlike many of our competitors, we don't charge any extra fees for down payments via credit card or PayPal.
As you can see in the review published on
Roman Reference blog, our
Cancellation Policy is one of the best in the market and in most cases (87.3%) down payments are refunded in full.
The balance most of the times is paid in cash upon arrival at the apartment after check-in is completed or by bank wire at least one month prior to arrival.
Some owners will accept paypal or credit card for the balance. Checks or travel checks are never accepted for the balance, may be an option for the
damage deposit, which otherwise is most dealt with on credit card. When required in cash the keyholder should show you a valid ID and include the number in the receipt.
You will receive and
invoice/receipt from us at the moment of booking and a receipt from the owner when you pay the balance. If you need an all inclusive invoice don't hesitate to ask we'll provide you with it via email after check out.
At check-in you will be required to pay a damage deposit. The amount is equal to half of the total rental price unless otherwise marked on the House Rules of the apartment. The deposit is meant to encourage you to take responsibility for any damages you may incur in the apartment you have rented
Where possible, especially in Rome and Paris, we take credit card deposits. You sign a credit card slip upon check-in and we destroy it immediately after check-out, provided no damage was done. If the owner doesn't accept credit cards this must be disclosed in the apartment's House Rules which can be found just above the standard Terms & Conditions that you have to read and accept to complete the booking.
Please also read previous guests' comments to judge an owner's practice on this. For rentals shorter than one month under no circumstance should you send a security deposit in advance of your arrival. In fact, please do alert us if a security/damage deposit is requested in advance.
Please note: If the owner asks for the damage deposit in cash on arrival he has to provide you with a signed receipt containing a valid identification number. Do double check his ID before paying. In case of problems with this procedure don't hesitate to call us
In the rare event that there is a dispute over a host holding some or all of the deposit, we will ask the host to provide pictures, receipts, and other evidence to substantiate holding the deposit. This being said, the host has the final say over the damage deposit. In our experience, owners perhaps keep some of a damage deposit for one out of every hundred bookings. We keep our eyes open for abuses and try to help both owners and travelers when possible.
Credit Card payments are always accepted for the down payment.
Some owners accept PayPal payments and/or credit cards for the balance payment. If you would like to pay by credit card, please do inquire if it's possible for your chosen apartment before placing your booking.
However if you don't feel comfortable paying the owner in cash on arrival most owners will accept a bank wire transfer for the balance provided that it is accomplished at least one month prior to arrival. Senders are responsible for any charges incurred with a wire transfer.
Paying cash on arrival gives you the opportunity to check and approve the apartment before payment. If you're concerned by pickpockets buying a hidden belt solves the issue or taxi costs will often be lower than bank fees for international wires.
VAT stands for Value Added Taxes and it's included in the grand total you see online.
Yes, prices posted when you book are all inclusive and you will not be charged any additional VAT or other taxes on top of what you see on the website.
Your deposit is not charged or immediately refunded in full if an On Request apartment does not confirm availability.
And, yes, you don't need to fill your credit card details in, just pick up
bank wire as payment method when you boook. After the owner reconfirms your booking you can pay by credit card online if you prefer.
Hunting for discounts? Join our
Facebook page where we always offer discount coupons and cash back options. Also see details on above question 'How do I spot the special offers and make the best of my money? Can I just get a discount?!'
When your booking is confirmed you receive and automated email containing Arrival & Apartment Information. In there you will find the exact address and the owner's/key-holder's phone number. You should call the key holder before you leave the airport or the station and set up a meeting time at the apartment. A tiny minority of apartments' owners/managers requires you to get key and instructions at an office before you go to the apartment you've booked. If this is an issue for you please make sure to inquire before booking.
Check in/out time in most cases check-in is at noon or later and check-out time is 10 am although many owners will close a blind eye to an early check-in or a late check out if they don't have other guests going out or coming in the same day. Again, after your booking is confirmed you'll be put in direct contact with the owner so you can arrange all the details. Remember: there is a Google map in the apartment description which contains directions, other useful information, and street views.
Traveling late? Most owners will apply a late arrival fee. Normally it consists of €20 after 8:30 pm and of €30 after 10:30 pm, unless otherwise noted in the House Rules.
Late departure? Most owners will require that your bags be packed by 10am so that service can come in and clean, however they will allow your luggage to be stored at the apartment until the next travelers arrive. In this case make sure to leave the key in the apartment before you leave and not to use the bathroom or any other facility if service has already been there to clean for the next travelers.
Once at the apartment, if you don't see the owner or agent, check your instructions. You may have to punch in an access code and proceed to the door itself or buzz the doorbell. All this information is contained in your confirmation email. The keyholder will let you into your rented apartment, show you how everything works, and get the balance payment. After the payment is given, you will be provided with a receipt and at least two sets of keys.
If the host doesn't show up at all, (this never happens, though sometimes they might be delayed) contact us. We'll help you as soon as we can and penalize the owner for the trouble.
If you travel with an international mobile phone give that number when booking or provide it to the apartment owner before you start your journey. This way you can be contacted in case of any delays.
Some owners provide air transfers however it is the responsibility of the guest to make airport and travel arrangements to their accommodations. Enquire with the owner for details after booking.
You can check in and out any day of the week.
Most owners accept bookings for a minimum of three nights; however you can also find some apartments available for two-nights rentals. It depends on the owners and their individual policies. Whatever shows up on your search results is available or tentatively available. Still bookings are best made for at least seven nights, because the price per night falls sharply. This is due to the fact that owners have many fixed costs like cleaning, checking in and out, the time it takes to organize each booking, etc
You can rent an apartment for however many nights you want; there's no fixed or standard time period. Nightly basis is, of course, very welcome also for more than seven nights at the discounted weekly rate and just remember that the best rates happen when you stay for at least one week. If you go over 14 nights you'll get a further discount (generally 10% off the weekly fee); stays over a month most owners grant very large discounts (up to 35% off the weekly fee). Discounts are shown on the search results when booking for two weeks or longer. For shorter stays you'll notice the nightly price difference if you test the calculation by imputing different date ranges.
The bottom line remains: the longer you rent, the less you pay per night.
Please also see
Roman Reference blog for how our Cancellation Policy compares to the competition.
The details of our Cancelation Policy are:
1- You cancel your booking and your dates are rented to another party. You will be refunded in full.
2- You cancel your booking and your dates remain vacant. You lose your down payment only (10 to 30% depending on the apartment).
3- Cancellations during the stay have no entitlement to a refund of any paid amount unless owner causes the cancellation.
4- Reductions of the number of nights are not allowed. You will be free to add nights only if the apartment is available.
5- Change in the number of People in your booking must be communicated at least one week prior to arrival. Please beware that the price of your entire rental is fixed on the maximum number of people you will have during any given period of your stay.
Prior to Arrival: Unlike many other agencies and websites we guarantee no over-bookings. Still, in the case of unpredictable events that would make the apartment booked unavailable, we will refund the entirely of your down payment or find a comparable alternative apartment.
During the Rental: Both the apartment owners and we will do all in our power to fix problems that may arise during your stay. The owners of the apartment you are renting are responsible to provide you with an apartment in working order and to provide their best help in case of emergencies. However they cannot be held responsible for problems that are out of their control, such as adverse weather conditions, interruption of water, electricity, gas, Internet, or other telecommunication, etc.
Repairable problems that fail to be fixed by the owners or their representatives within 24 hours of the first report of the problem, will entitle you – provided you're not responsible for the cause of the problem itself – to obtain from the owner a refund ranging from 10% to 50% of the rental fee for the number of nights spent with the problem. In case of refund we will do all in our power to claim the refund from the owner, but we are not directly responsible, so your direct contact with the owner may be required to expedite the process.
No. We ask owners to include all tax, service, cleaning and check in fees in the rental price.
The refundable security deposit is not included, but it is not charged or it will be refunded upon check out provided all is in order at the apartment. In the House Rules you'll see how the owner would like this to be paid. If you don't see any specification, it means that a credit card slip is the accepted method. Taking an imprint of your card, this slip will be destroyed upon check-out and verification no damage was done.
Extra services aren't included. Use of utilities above the stated allowance, apartments left in an unacceptable condition, services such as porterage, car service, extra trips, etc. are your responsibility to pay for.
In cazul in care nu e specificat in descrierea apartamentului,
sunteti liberi sa va instalati in orice zi din saptamana.
Expect to find linens, towels, dishes, silverware, pots, and pans. We also ask owners to always include hair dryers, soap, and toilet paper as well.
Final cleaning is included in the rental price, although you will be expected to leave the apartment in decent cleaning conditions.
Remember that you can always ask the owner/manager before arrival what to expect and/or if possible to add some items, but that will have to be done after the booking has been confirmed.
As a rule of thumb we stick to the agreement terms and reimburse the owner for the empty apartment.
However, in exceptional cases such as the Icelandic volcano eruption and the September 11th terrorist attacks, we reimburse the travelers in full. It usually depends if we get communications from the government, as in the above two cases, recommending reimbursing travelers or not.
For peace of mind, you may want to consider travel insurance as a protection against a total loss of funds.
Apartament pentru vacanta: prin apartament pentru vacanta
intelegem un apartament utilizat exclusiv de turisti pentru
a-si petrece vacanta. Nu exista ocupant permanent in apartament,
este inchiriat de turisti doar pentru cazare pe timpul vacantei.
Subinchiriere: prin aceasta intelegem ca proprietarul locuieste
de obicei in apartament, dar pe care il inchiriaza cu diferite ocazii
in timpul anului. Un apartament care este subinchiriat, contine
de obicei mai multe obiecte personale, de exemplu carti, filme,
etc si are aspectul unui apartament locuit.
Mai intai de toate si este foarte important de retinut, apartamentele
inchiriate prin intermediul nostru sunt in totalitate la dispozitia dvs.
Nu impartiti holul, bucataria sau baia cu nimeni altcineva in afara
familiei dvs.
In ceea ce priveste hotelurile, sunt doua lucruri de luat in calcul :
Pretul si Serviciile. Preturile: Hotelurile din Paris au fost evaluate
ca fiind pe locul 13 dintre cele mai scumpe din lume. O noapte
la un hotel din Paris in 2006 costa 140 euro. (Source: Hotel Price
Index/Hotels.com), in timp ce pretul pentru o noapte petrecuta in unul
din apartamentele noastre este in medie de 43,00 euro de persoana.
Acest pret nu include banii economisiti daca folositi bucataria si spatiul
suplimentar pe care il aveti la dispozitie. Servicii : www.parisreference.com
actioneaza in calitate de sit internet si nu asigura servicii asemanatoare
unui receptionist de hotel. Veti fi in legatura directa cu proprietarii sau cu
persoanele responsabile sa va primeasca. Fiti siguri insa ca este in interesul
nostru sa avem proprietari seriosi si responsabili, insa notati ca actionam
ca un sit si nu putem interveni imediat in caz de urgenta sau probleme.
Vom fi alaturi de dvs pentru a va sustine in caz de problema cu apartamentul
proprietarului, insa numai prin intermediul internetului.
"Amprenta ecologica" a apartamentului indica standardul lui
de consum energetic. "A'" indica o consumatie mica in raportul
metru patrat/persoana. "B" -consumatie medie, iar "C" -consumatie
ridicata. Daca optati pentru categoria A, va veti incadra in suma
de 50 de euro care este inclusa pentru cheltuielile de intretinere
pe termen scurt sau veti plati mai putin pentru intretinere daca
inchiriati o luna sau mai mult. Bineinteles aceasta are si avantajul
ca poluarea este mai mica.
Un pat dublu are 1,60m latime (63 inches), un pat pentru
1-2 persoane are 1,40m latime (55 inches), iar un pat pentru
o singura persoana 0,80 m (47 inches). Paturile au toate
in general 1,90m lungime. (75 inches) Abreviatiile pentru
pat dublu si simplu sunt DBL, respectiv SGL.
Daca incalzirea este independenta (pe gaz sau electrica), puteti sa ii dati
drumul sau sa o opriti dupa dorinta dvs sau puteti sa reglati termostatul
dupa cum obisnuiti; daca incalzirea este comuna, atunci totul depinde de
decizia colectiva, in general caldura functioneaza minim 6 ore pe zi,
dimineata si seara, incepand cu jumatatea lunii noiembrie si pana la
jumatatea lunii martie. In cazul in care incalzirea este independenta, va
rugam sa retineti ca unii proprietari va pot factura in plus in cazul folosirii
excesive, de aceea va sfatuim sa va interesati in momentul sosirii.
Daca incalzirea apei se face pe gaz, puteti sa va faceti dusuri cat de
lungi vreti, insa daca incalzirea se face electric, apa calda este limitata
la continutul boilerului electric, de aceea daca se termina trebuie sa
asteptati pana se incalzeste iar. Retineti va rog ca unii proprietari va
pot factura in plus consumul excesiv. Pentru detalii, nu ezitati sa intrebati
persoana care va intampina.
A suna prin internet inseamna ca va puteti conecta la internet direct
de la linia telefonica, aceasta este cea mai veche si mai lenta metoda
dintre toate modurile de a se conecta la internet si necesita folosirea
unui modem. Va rugam notati : nici modemul nici alt serviciu de instalare
nu este furniza. Unele apartamente care au indicat "suna prin internet"
dispun de DSL/ fara fir. Va rugam sa cautati aceste detalii in descrierea
apartamentului. Daca nu are DSL, este posibil sa va conectati la internet
folosind formarea unui numar (dial up). Unele calculatoare se vor configura
automat, altele nu, de aceea va sfatuim sa contactati furnizorul dvs sau
orice alta persoana susceptibila sa va ajute in acest sens.
In cazul in care ceva ce este inclus in pachetul dvs de servicii lipseste
(lengerie de pat, etc) sau ceva nu functioneaza in apartament, va rugam
sa informati persoana care va intampina si/sau sa sunati imediat la
numerele de telefon care vi s-au dat in prealabil. Nu pierdeti totusi din
vedere faptul ca inchiriati proprietati private, si ca Paris Reference, in calitate
de sit, nu poate sa se gereze aceste probleme inainte de a fi informati de
clienti. De asemenea va rugam sa nu va asteptati la standardele hoteliere,
acesta este unul din principalele motive pentru care preturile noastre sunt mult
mai ieftine decat la hotel.
www.parisreference.com va face tot ce este in puterea lui pentru a rezolva orice
problema, insa unele pot cere rabdare, iar serviciile din timpul sarbatorilor sau
dupa programul de lucru nu sunt garantate. Pentru cazurile de urgenta, trebuie
sa fiti in contact cu persoana care va intampina sau cu proprietarul apartamentului.
Retineti: sunteti responsabili de deteriorarile pe care le-ati facut in apartament pe
timpul sejurului si totodata puteti sa fiti rambursati de o parte din suma platita in
cazul in care ceva lipseste sau nu functioneaza in momentul sosirii dvs; consultati
PRETURI SI REDUCERI pentru mai multe detalii.
Yes, you can go ahead and book!
When you see the calendar dates half-booked it means that other clients are checking-out or checking-in that day. Therefore you'll still be able to check in after 12am and check out at 10am or earlier.
To retrieve your repeat client's 5% discount (34% discount on our commission, see details on
Cities Reference blog) network of websites please use the booking ID of your previous booking as coupon code.
For example if you booked with Roman Reference and your booking ID number was 35ea234, input 'RR35ea234' as coupon code and you'll be credited the discount.
Foreign companies (ie: not Italian) based in Europe and the USA don't pay the VAT which will be refunded to you after the booking.
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The weight of VAT on the grand total is normally included between 2 and 5% depending on our commission on the apartment booked.
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There is no VAT added to the amount paid to the owner, VAT, in the measure of 21%, is only added to Cities Reference's commission.
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You will see exactly how much you stand to save in VAT on step 1 of the booking process, before you enter your company information and pay. Just put your mouse beside the down payment amount, where it says 'VAT included', you'll see an overimpression with the exact figures and more info.
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To ensure the refund include in the notes full information about your company in the 'Comments & Other Information' on step 2 (final) of the booking process: Name, full address, VAT or registration number of your company.