FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - all you might want to know about Barcelona Apartments Info apartment booking service. Find answer here to most of your question.



How do I reserve my apartment?

  • Barcelona Apartments Info's reservation procedure is very simple. First fill in the Search Form on the Home Page then click Search for available apartments and prices. Select your apartment and click on the "Book now" button. Then you should choose the date of your check in. You will see our Apartment Reservation Form. Fill in the blanks on the "Customer Information" section. Be sure your personal data is spelled correctly!
  • After you have filled this section up you can select your desired room type. Select the date of your arrival, the room types and the number of nights. Check the total cost of your staying.
  • The "Requirements" section will allow you to request special amenities or needs from the apartment companies. Barcelona Apartments Info will respond to your special request within 24 hours.
  • After you fill out all requested information, click "Send Reservation".
  • This was only one way to reach Barcelona Apartments Info's reservation field, but you can do that in several different ways. For example you can find the "Book Now" button under the following menu points: "Apartments", "Apartment hotels", "Special Offers", and also under the result of your advanced search.

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When do I have to include information about my credit card?

  • In some cases you will be required to submit information about your credit card -such as card number- at the time of booking. Most apartment companies will not hold rooms without a credit card number. Your credit card will not be charged until you check out the apartment unless the type of room you selected states that a deposit is required, or if you don't show up at the apartment without canceling your reservation on time. In this case the apartment companies might charge the amount specified in the Terms & Conditions. Barcelona Apartments Info recommend using a credit card to guarantee your reservation.

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What credit card types are accepted for guarantee/deposit?

  • The card types accepted for guarantee or deposit will be listed in the information section of apartments, and also on the reservation forms.

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How long will it take Barcelona Apartments Info to respond to my reservation request?

  • In case of "Real Time confirmation" it will take about 5 minutes until we confirm with an email that your reservation was successful. You will receive a " Confirmation number" which should be kept and used with any future correspondence with Barcelona Apartments Info.
  • In case of reservations upon request you will receive an email in 5 minutes stating that Barcelona Apartments Info received your request. Then all reservations will be followed up with an email within 24 hours using the Reservation Number and, if available, a confirmation number.

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What is your cancellation policy?

  • You can read the apartment description to determine the cancellation policy of your apartment. Also you will find the cancellation policy on the email confirmation sent to you by Barcelona Apartments Info. The standard increments are you must cancel the room(s) by 4 or 6 PM, or 24, 48, or 72 hours prior to your specified arrival. If you cancel before this, generally you will not be charged a penalty. Canceling after this period will result in a cancellation penalty fee.

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Have you got special discounts?

  • Most of the participating apartment companies in Spain offer "Special Internet Rates" to our users. These rates offer substantial savings. Quoted rates may vary due to seasonal changes or special events. Due to the nature of hotel industry, rates and applicable discounts are constantly changing. You may check out Barcelona Apartments Info's special discounts by clicking "Special offers" on our home page. These rates are even better than the "Special Internet Rates".

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Is there a hotel shuttle service to/from the airport?

  • Many apartment hotels offer shuttle service to and from the airport. There may be a charge by the hotels for this service. Also there is an available "Hotels Transfer" service organized by Barcelona Apartments Info. To avoid surprises it is recommended for you to arrange transfers to and from the apartment/hotel prior to arrival. If you planning to do so please check out our "Hotel Transfer" menu-point on our main page.

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When exactly is my credit card debited?

  • Your credit card will not be charged until you check out the apartment/hotel unless the type of room you selected states that a deposit is required, or if you don't show up at the apartment/hotel without canceling your reservation on time. In this case the apartment companies/hotels might charge the amount specified in our Terms & Conditions. We recommend using a credit card to guarantee your reservation.

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How safe is to use my credit card?

  • Absolutely! Barcelona Apartments Info has a correct procedure transferring and handling your credit card data. To ensure your security we utilize SSL secure commerce server that encrypts credit card numbers and encodes them into a non-usable form. Also we give you opportunity to send the required data via fax. After receiving your data we make your reservation with the apartment company/hotel, then we delete all credit card information on a daily basis. So we do not keep your card number longer than 24 hours! Also our server works behind an electronic firewall, so all datas we keep are perfectly safe.

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In which cases the apartment company/hotel doesn't accept my credit card?

  • Your card type is not accepted at the apartment company/hotel.
  • The card expiration date proceeds the reservation date.
  • You have reached your credit limit.
  • There is a computer error.

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How much do I have to pay for using the Barcelona Apartments Info service?

  • Using of Barcelona Apartments Info apartment reservation service or search engine is FREE OF CHARGE AND THERE IS NO SERVICE FEE EITHER!

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Are taxes included in the rate?

  • Taxes and miscellaneous charges are included in room rates. The rates what you can see next to the apartments are exactly what you will have to pay for the apartment company/hotel.

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Is the room rate per person or per night?

  • Room rate is per room per night. You will see room rates on the apartment's page, and on the reservation page separated as follows: Single, Double, Twin, Triple, Suite.

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What do the room categories mean?

  • Single room (A room with one bed for one person)
  • Double room (A room with two beds for two people)
  • Twin room (A room with one bed for two people)
  • Triple room (A room with three beds for three people)
  • Suite (A room for four people)

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What is the reservation process after I'm submitting my reservation request?

  • In case you reserving an apartment with real time reservation, you can be sure your reservation is succesfull. You will recieve the " Confirmation number" via email right after you submit your reservation request which should be kept and used with any future correspondence with Barcelona Apartments Info.
  • If you reserving an apartment "upon request" you will recieve a " Reservation number" via email right after you submit your reservation request which should be kept and used with any future correspondence with Barcelona Apartments Info. In this case all reservations will be followed up with an email within 24 hours using the Reservation Number and, if available, a confirmation number.

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I don't want to wait for 24 hours for confirmation. How can I check on my request?

  • One part of apartment reservations are made in real time and your confirmation should only take a few seconds. The other part of the reservations are made "Upon request". In this case, you will receive an email from us without a confirmation number. When we receive the confirmation number from the apartment company/hotel, it will be emailed to you. If there is a special request we also respond to you via email. While we ask for your patience for 24 hours, it usually doesn't take that long. If you cannot wait always feel free to contact us with any inquiries regarding your request at this email address: barcelona@b-booking.com or via phone at 36/1-209-9215.

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Will I recieve any written confirmation from the apartment company/hotel?

  • No. The email confirmation you receive from Barcelona Apartments Info is all you will need. It displays your Barcelona Apartments Info Reservation Number, the apartment information, rate, confirmation number, and the apartment company's or hotel's cancellation policy.

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Is parking available? Free parking?

  • Most apartment companies/hotels offer free parking to their guests. This may be listed in the Apartments Information section.

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Is it possible to be more then three adults in the room?

  • Most apartment companies/hotels allow additional adults to stay in the rooms, at a charge (usually between €5.00-€20.00 per person). Some apartments have a limit on how many people can stay in a room.

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Can our children stay free?

  • Usually children under 12 years of age stay for free in their parent's room using the existing bedding. The age requirement differs depending on the hotel's policy. If you want to make sure please email us for information before you reserve a room.

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What are the directions to the apartment?

  • You will find two maps on the "Apartments description page" with the directions to the apartment companies/hotels from certain landmarks or the airport.

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Is breakfast included?

  • Many apartment hotels offer free breakfast. Often this is a continental breakfast or sometimes just coffee and donuts. This should be listed on the "Apartment description page".

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Can I specify where I would like my room located?

  • The hotels staff will do their best to accommodate special requests. We cannot guarantee room location because it is subject to availability.

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