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Hotel Accommodation

Online registration is no longer possible
On Site Registration Desk will be open at the Centro de Congressos da Alfandega do Porto as follows:
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 08:00-20:00
Thursday, September 9, 2010 07:30-19:00
Friday, September 10, 2010 07:30-19:00
Saturday, September 11, 2010 07:30-14:00

Accommodation Fees (in EURO)

We have personally selected some of the finest hotels in Porto with various price categories. Due to the popularity of the destination, we strongly recommend early booking of hotel accommodation.

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Rates quoted are per room, per night, including breakfast and all taxes.
Incase of vat/tax change, the rates will be updated accordingly.

Group Accommodation

We have personally selected some of the finest hotels in Porto with various price categories and we have allocated a large number of rooms for groups.

Due to the popularity of the destination we strongly recommend early booking of hotel accommodation.

For more information, please contact:
Valentina Schnee
Registration & Accommodation Manager

Tel: +41 22 908 0488 ext: 918
Fax: +41 22 906 9140
E -mail:
vschnee@kenes.com

How To Book

Each participant will receive an individual confirmation, indicating the name and address of the hotel.
Hotel reservations will be confirmed only after receiving a deposit of one night’s room charge payable by credit card or bank transfer.
If hotel reservation is made by a sponsoring company, the participant will receive the corresponding
hotel confirmation directly from the sponsoring company.

Payment

Payment of accommodation fees should be made in Euro by the following methods:

  • By Credit Card: i.e. Visa, MasterCard or American Express
  • Bank Transfer: Please make drafts payable to:
    Account Name: “Kenes International ESRA 2010 Accommodation”
    Bank details: Credit Suisse Geneva, 1211 Geneva 70, Switzerland.
    Bank Code: 4835
    Swift No: CRESCHZZ12A
    Account Number: 693980-52-258
    IBAN No: CH90 0483 5069 3980 5225 8
    * Bank charges are the responsibility of the participant and should be paid at source in addition to the registration and accommodation fees
    * Please make sure the name of the conference and the participant are stated on the bank transfer

Please note that 3 weeks prior to arrival in Porto, your credit card will be automatically charged for the
balance of your hotel accommodation.

Participants who paid their deposit by bank transfer are required to send the balance of the accommodation
charge to “ESRA 2010” Accommodation department 21 days before arrival.

Full payment for accommodation, provided by Kenes International is payable (less deposit)
before your arrival in Porto.

Cancellation of Accommodation

All changes/cancellations must be received in writing by fax or email to Kenes International.
Please do not contact the hotel directly.  

  • Cancellation of booking/nights received 15 days prior to arrival: Full refund less EUR 35 handling fee
  • Cancellation of booking/nights  received 14-10 days prior to arrival: one night penalty
  • Cancellation of booking/nights received less than 10 days prior to arrival: no refund

Late arrival /Early Departure Fee

If you arrive later or leave earlier than on the dates of your confirmed booking, the total accommodation
amount will be charged and no refunds will be made.

In the event of non-arrival, the hotel will automatically release the reservation and full payment will be non-refundable.

Importan Notes

Kenes International and its agents and the Organizers shall not be responsible for and shall be exempt from all liability in respect of any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or inconvenience to any persons, or his/her luggage or any other property for any reason whatsoever, for any tourist services provided. Personal travel and health insurance is recommended