Originally Posted by flyinglan
Would anyone like to comment on the Hotel taxes in Canada? Clearly foreign tourists can get these fees refunded, but PL charged it anyway.
I would like to see BFT take on this. Com'n Sheryl, help me get my money back.
Priceline does not charge the Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST). Local and/or provincial tax is charged, but these amounts are not refundable.
From Priceline Help:
Depending on the city you select, a local tax or "Hotel Occupancy Tax" may apply. These taxes will be added by your hotel and will be payable upon check-out. These are the same taxes and fees you would pay if you buy rooms through a travel agent or from the hotels directly.
Since non-resident visitors to Canada are exempt from Goods and Services Tax (GST), priceline does not charge our customers these taxes.