Terms & Conditions

What are the types of bookings you offer?

The terms and conditions outlined below apply to all bookings with QHotels whether you make them online at www.QHotels.co.uk or by telephone or in person.

Booking online with QHotels is quick, easy and completely secure. You will always be offered our best available rates of the day and we won't be beaten on any other comparative or partner website. To support our promise, please see our best available rate guarantee.

Types of rates: QHotels Properties

Best Available Rate (BAR): When you book a standard flex rate, QHotels will ask you for a credit/debit card number to secure your reservation only. No payment will be taken from your card and you will pay for your room on departure at the hotel. All guests must present a payment card on arrival in their name. (You can cancel your flex rate booking up to 4pm one day prior to the day of arrival without penalty. If you fail to arrive or you cancel your reservation after 4pm one day prior to the day of arrival, you will be charged for your first night's accommodation.)

Advanced purchase saver rate: Our Advance Purchase Rate offers a discount off our Best Available Rate for advanced purchase.

Full prepayment is required at the time of booking. Our Advance Purchase Rate is non-cancellable, amendable or transferable and no refund or date change would be given.

Promotional offers and packages: When you book a promotional package, including seasonal promotions, you will be asked for full pre-payment unless stated otherwise. When you book a golf package, you will be asked for a 25% non-refundable deposit at the time of the booking. The balance is payable at the hotel on arrival or in the event of cancellation or non-arrival. All promotional packages are non-refundable and non-transferable. We reserve the right to withdraw any offer at any such time.

Charging Items to your room
Please carry your charge card with you if you wish to charge any items to your room during your stay with us. If you have lost or forgotten your card, please contact Reception. When you arrive at the hotel, all reservations will require a pre-authorisation with a credit card or cash deposit to cover any extras during your stay. All incidentals should be settled prior to departure. QHotels accept payments by American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Maestro, Cash and from QHotels gift cards.

Drinks: Only alcoholic drinks purchased from the hotel may be consumed in the hotel. We reserve the right to charge the appropriate corkage charge where guests bring in their own alcohol.

First Aid: We aim to ensure that a First Aider is always available. If you require any medical attention, please contact Reception on 0. For serious medical emergencies call 9 '999.

Spa Breaks

Offer based on two adults sharing a standard double or twin bedroom. Supplements apply for sole occupancy of a double or twin and any room upgrades. 60-minute Spa Ritual includes 50 minutes treatment time and 10 minutes client care and consultation. 30-minute spa treatments include 25 minutes treatment time and 5 minutes client care and consultation. If you have booked a spa break with us, we ask that you arrive 15 - 20 minutes before your scheduled treatment time, so you can complete our consultation form and begin your relaxation experience. If you have any pre-existing physical or medical condition's including pregnancy, please let our spa teams or booking agents know at the time of booking. All guests staying on a residential spa break have access to their accommodation and Health Club facilities from 3pm on the day of arrival until 11am on the day of departure. The lunch can be taken either day between 12.30 and 2pm reception will store your bags if needed, we advise packing a separate bag for the spa area.

Standard Spa Breaks
Full pre-payment is taken at the time of booking and is non-refundable on all spa bookings.

However for an additional £20, you can add booking flexibility which gives you the peace of mind, to cancel or amend up to 48 hours prior to arrival. Terms & Conditions apply.

Promotional Spa Breaks
Spa Breaks that fall within a campaign are fully pre-payable, non-refundable and there is no option to add the booking flexibility.

Breakaway Club members: A non-refundable 25% deposit is required to secure Breakaway Club packages (except on the Sunday Escape deal or any other promotional package when full prepayment is required -details below); the balance is payable on check out. You are allowed to cancel your booking up to 4pm before the day of arrival, however you will lose the 25% deposit paid. If you fail to arrive or you cancel your reservation after 12 noon on the day of arrival (4pm day before arrival), you will be charged for your first night's accommodation (minus your 25% deposit). Please note that Breakaway Club payment terms are only applicable on Breakaway Club offers and other promotional package offers i.e. attraction breaks. If you book on a fully pre-payable advanced purchase saver rate, then these breaks will be non-refundable. 

You should leave by 11am on the day of departure. Late check-out may be available on request, simply ask at reception and we'll notify you of any additional charges.

If you have a gift card that you would like to use against your forthcoming stay, please call to make your booking on 0845 0345 777, see below for our opening times.

Opening hours to call
Monday to Thursday – 8am to 9pm (except bank Holidays 9am to 6pm)
Friday – 8am to 8pm
Saturday – 9am to 5pm
Sunday – 10am to 5pm

Please note, bookings made over the phone, charge a small booking fee of £3 for some reservation types. 

Do you allow children at the hotels?

The QHotels Collection properties
Up to two children aged between 0 - 16 years stay for FREE when sharing a room with a paying adult. Breakfast is FREE for children aged 4 years and younger when dining with a paying adult. For children aged 5 - 16 years, breakfast is £7.50 per child. For lunch and dinner, children 4 years and younger can enjoy two courses for FREE when dining with an adult in our restaurants or bars. Children 5 years and over, dining from our children's menu, can enjoy two courses for £12 or three courses for £17. Children eating off our restaurant and bar menu's will be charged the full listed price. 

Upgrade charges will apply if you need a larger bedroom to accommodate your family. When sharing a bedroom with your children, your room could include a foldaway bed, and not all hotels have cots available, so please ensure that you ask at the time of booking.

Christmas and New Year residential packages are subject to different terms and conditions, which are available on request.

Children aged 16 and under are welcome to use the swimming pool at the hotel during their stay as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Please note, some hotels will have designated family swimming times, please ask when you book or arrive at the hotel. For health and safety reasons, children are unable to use the gym, sauna, steam room or whirlpool, where available. 

Do you allow dogs in the hotels?

Yes, we do. We take pride in giving all our guests a warm welcome (including the furry ones!). To help you plan your next minibreak with your dog we’ve put together a handy guide with your most frequently asked questions, click here to view.

To book a pet-friendly stay, please call the Contact Centre on 0330 107 1599 or email [email protected].