Originally Posted by
Gaucho100K
100% correct. As a side note, the only country I know of that will give tourists a VAT refund on hotel expenses is Chile.... and I dont know if that's on the total hotell bill or only on lodging.
Perhaps Eastbay1K can elaborate...??
In Chile, it is not charged - it is not a refund. And it is also only on the room rate. If it is something that you can pee or poo, no refund for you.