Terms & Conditions

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1. Scope of application

1.1. These General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as “GTC”) apply to all services provided by The Amauris GmbH, Kaerntner Ring 8, 1010 Vienna (hereinafter referred to as ‘Hotel’) to hotel guests, event organizers, and other contractual partners (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Contractual Partners”).

The services include in particular:

  • accommodation in return for payment,
  • the rental of premises (e.g. for seminars or celebrations),
  • the organization of other events,
  • the sale of food and beverages,
  • and all related ancillary services.

1.2. The contractual partner undertakes to comply with these General Terms and Conditions as well as all relevant commercial law and other legal provisions. The contractual partner's general terms and conditions shall not apply, even if the hotel does not expressly object to them. Counter-confirmations with reference to the contractual partner's own terms and conditions are expressly rejected.

1.3. In addition, the General Terms and Conditions for the Hotel Industry 2006 (AGBH 2006) in their currently valid version shall apply, unless these General Terms and Conditions contain deviating provisions.

1.4. The hotel provides only its own hotel services. Any third-party services arranged (e.g., concert tickets, transfers, restaurant reservations, excursions, etc.) are considered related services within the meaning of § 2 (2) (2) and (3) PRG. The application of the Package Travel Act is therefore excluded.

2. Conclusion of contract, prices, general provisions

2.1. Reservations, changes, and cancellations must be made in writing. Electronic transmissions (e-mail, etc.) satisfy this requirement.

2.2. All prices are quoted in euros and, unless otherwise agreed, include all statutory taxes and duties. 

2.3. Price changes due to legal adjustments shall be borne by the contracting party. New government levies shall be charged additionally.

2.4. The hotel is entitled to provide equivalent accommodation within an equivalent hotel establishment, provided this is reasonable for the contracting party.

3. Cancellation conditions for overnight stays

3.1. Unless otherwise agreed individually, the following cancellation conditions apply:

  • Up to 1 month before arrival: 40% of the gross price
  • Up to 1 week before arrival: 70% of the gross price
  • In the week before arrival: 90% of the gross price
  • On the day of arrival / no show: 100% of the gross price

3.2. The cancellation fee will be charged immediately after cancellation. Deposits will be offset against this. By providing a credit card, the contractual partner expressly agrees to the corresponding charge.

4. Liability of the hotel

4.1. Liability for valuables brought into the hotel is limited to the amount covered by the hotel's liability insurance. Personal items (e.g., cell phones, laptops, cameras, etc.) are not considered valuables, even if they are of high value.

4.2. Cash and jewelry can be stored in the room safe. Liability in the room safe max. EUR 5,000.00

4.3. Items left behind will be forwarded on request no later than 6 months after the stay at the risk and expense of the contracting party / the guest. 

4.4. Internet use is free of charge. Malfunctions do not justify any claim for a price reduction or compensation.

4.5. The hotel is not liable to consumers for slight negligence, except in cases of personal injury. The hotel is only liable to businesses in cases of gross negligence or intent. Consequential damages, immaterial damages, and lost profits are excluded.

4.6. The hotel accepts no liability for lost items at events. Insurance must be taken out by the event organizer.

4.7. Claims against the hotel must be made in writing within 6 months of the end of the event.

5. Events

5.1. Rooms shall be made available in accordance with the booking agreement. Any defects must be reported upon handover.

5.2. The binding number of participants must be notified in writing at least 7 working days before the event. This shall be deemed the guaranteed minimum number and will be charged in any case.

5.3. If no notification is given, the number of persons originally ordered shall be deemed the guaranteed number.

5.4. Unless otherwise agreed, beverages will be charged according to actual consumption.

5.5. Decorations and installations require prior written approval.

5.6. We reserve the right to change rooms, provided this is reasonable.

5.7. The transfer of the premises to third parties requires written consent.

5.8. No liability is accepted for technical malfunctions (internet, electricity, water, etc.).

5.9. Access must be granted to official bodies and hotel representatives.

5.10. Technical services will be charged according to expenditure.

5.11. Events must be in keeping with the standard and reputation of the hotel.

5.12. Advertising measures mentioning the hotel require written approval.

5.13. Machines brought onto the premises must comply with legal regulations.

5.14. The organizer is responsible for obtaining any necessary permits.

5.15. Deliveries must be announced in advance.

5.16. Food/drinks brought to the event require express permission (stubble fee, etc.).

5.17. A responsible contact person from the organizer must be present.

5.18. Additional staff will be charged separately.

5.19. Overruns of the event duration will be subject to additional charges. From midnight onwards, a flat rate of EUR 500.00 per hour will be charged for the service team.

5.20. The organizer bears the full risk of the event and is liable for any damage caused.

5.21. Politically or religiously sensitive events must be disclosed when the contract is concluded.

5.22. Cancellation conditions for events (unless otherwise agreed):

  • Up to 60 days before the event: free of charge
  • Up to 30 days before the event: 100% room rental or 50% minimum turnover
  • Up to 10 days before the event: 100% room rental + 85% food sales
  • From 10 days before the event: 100% total sales + additional costs


5.23. Room rentals include 20% VAT. Invoices are payable within 10 days. In the event of late payment, 12% interest per annum will be charged.

6. Termination by the Hotel

The Hotel is entitled to terminate the contractual relationship for good cause with immediate effect, in particular in the event of:

  • Delay in payment despite a grace period
  • Insolvency of the contracting party
  • Threat to the safety or reputation of the Hotel
  • Lack of necessary permits
  • Force majeure
  • False statements made at the time of contract conclusion
  • An unlawful purpose of the event

In these cases, the contracting party is liable for damages; the hotel’s liability is excluded.

7. Data Protection

7.1. Personal data is processed for the purpose of fulfilling the contract and, where necessary, disclosed to booking platforms, service providers, or government authorities.

7.2. The contracting party agrees to inform data subjects about the disclosure of their data.

7.3. Details are available in the Privacy Policy at https://www.theamauris.com/en/vienna/data-protection.

8. General Provisions

8.1. Smoking is permitted only in designated areas. In the event of a violation, cleaning costs and lost revenue will be charged.

8.2. The place of performance and venue of jurisdiction is Vienna, Innere Stadt. Austrian law applies, excluding conflict-of-laws provisions.

8.3. The transfer of contractual rights requires the written consent of the hotel.

8.4. Any amendments must be made in writing.

8.5. Should any individual provisions be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.

8.6. The hotel is entitled to make rebookings. Additional costs will only be covered if they are attributable to the hotel.