HolidayNights is [probably] cheaper than TravelRepublic..

Burtie_2

I need some accommodation in Egypt and since the C***S****** discount code has been removed from TravelRepublic it seems HolidayNights (with 7% quidco) are now cheaper than TravelRepublic's prices.

Has anyone used https://www.HolidayNights.co.uk ?

If I'm buying accommodation only, am I just as "protected" (i.e. not very well protected) with a non-ATOL/non-ABTA company than with one?

Thanks.

richardw

Burtie wrote: »

If I'm buying accommodation only, am I just as "protected" (i.e. not very well protected) with a non-ATOL/non-ABTA company than with one?

What sort of protection/benefit do you want?

Burtie_2

Well I assume I have to go to my Credit Card company for a refund and hence probably advisable not to use a debit card..

Just wondering whether I should have any concerns about HolidayNights not being registered with ATOL/ABTA.

richardw

http://www.abta.com/whatyouneedtoknow.shtml

Sam_Bee

Accommodation Only Providers legally do not need to have any kind of bonding, so most do not sign up to ABTA / ATOL.

Some however, do voluntarily have protection in place, but you'd know about it as a) they would be based in the UK, and b) would shout about all over their website.

Try and use a UK based provider so you have consumer law in place, and use a credit card. I would always check for recommendations first.

Burtie_2

Thanks.

The seem to be uk registered (part of the On Holiday Group, Registration number: 4990678).

Has anyone used either of them?

richardw

Some websites say this

'All products sold on this web site (unless otherwise stated) are covered by our full ABTA Bond (ABTA xxxxx)'

So you'd have to check in the terms and conditions to see if a hotel booking is excluded as part of the 'otherwise stated'

richardw

From http://www.holidaynights.co.uk/OHGCustomerWebV2063/Branding/Customer/SiteTerms.aspx

'6. For persons who are resident in the United Kingdom or any other country of the European Union, the applicable booking and purchase conditions are those which are set by the Accommodation Provider. By making a reservation on the Site you enter into a contract with the Accommodation Provider itself rather than with Holiday Nights. Holiday Nights acts as agent only for each of the Accommodation Providers to provide you with information on the Accommodation and with an on-line reservation service. Holiday Nights' sole responsibility to you in providing the on-line reservation service is to pass your reservation details entered on the Accommodation Provider. Holiday Nights shall not accept any liability for any loss or damage you may suffer or incur as a result of the incorrect processing of your reservation details by the Accommodation Provider, or the Accommodation provided to you by the Accommodation Provider. Residents of other countries must identify themselves as such at the time of booking or purchase and ascertain whether the booking or purchase will be accepted from their country of residence and the conditions applicable to their booking or purchase.'

Denying responsibility if things go wrong.

Burtie_2

Yeah but TravelRepublic say something very similar :-

7. Complaints - Your booking is directly with your accommodation provider. Travelrepublic acts as agent for each accommodation provider featured on our website and our responsibility is to publish details about them, notify them of your reservation and communicate any changes or special requests. Travelrepublic accepts no responsibility for any aspect of your booking or travel arrangements. Any complaints or claims should be referred immediately to your accommodation provider who will be able to resolve the problem to your satisfaction there and then. If you are still not satisfied, then please write directly to your accommodation provider.

budgetflyer

The way I see it-
By booking DIY you accept the responsibility of being your own Tour Opperator. Sometimes it goes tits up and you have to deal with it,ammend at your own cost normally if one part of the booking changes or lets you down.This is rare but can happen. The savings you make for taking on this risk and extra responsibility (and hassle) are what your tour opperator can earn as profit for providing an all inclusive service.
Sometimes you can offset some of the cost by getting a good independant travel agent to package up the individual bits with an ATOL protective wrapper.
For those unwilling to accept the risk, Id suggest using a "tour opperator"

Engadine

A number of accommodation only suppliers are ABTA members but this is different from being ABTA bonded. These companies do not need bonding as they are only selling accommodation, some have trust funds in place where their customers money is held and some don't.