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Old Mar 24, 2017, 7:51 am
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Some advice for non-Colombian nationals: The VAT (called IVA in Spanish) will be deducted from your hotel bill ONLY if you book a rate package that includes a meal or some other added-value item.

IVA will be charged by this hotel on room-only or Points + Cash rates. In many instances it is worth booking the "Bed and Breakfast" rate to save the IVA.

Many other hotels in Colombia include breakfast automatically in order to reflect this package-deal requirement.
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Old Dec 15, 2016, 3:32 pm
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TIP: As a foreigner in Colombia you are not supposed to pay the 16% IVA in hotel rooms.

Originally Posted by Jeffmiyagi
Update: I was planning to book as an award with points but Hyatt is running a free night promo (3 night minimum required). So I just went ahead and paid the cash rate for an ocean view king at $107 per night. Ended up about $380 for 3 nights including taxes. Not bad.
I created the thread some time ago and that was the original date, don't know how to modify it.
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FYI, this hotel is now open according to a Hyatt rep. It opened December 7th. Not sure why thread title says March.
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Old Dec 16, 2016, 7:55 am
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Originally Posted by lautaro
Rates are now showing, 190USD-200usd.

Interestingly, Points+Cash (4000 +55usd) is available online, but Points only is not.
For my dates in April, Points-only is available, while P+C is not. It's irritating.
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Old Dec 16, 2016, 8:25 am
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P+C is never guaranteed....
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Old Dec 16, 2016, 9:28 pm
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For my dates in April, Points-only is available, while P+C is not. It's irritating.
Try looking day by day to see if P+C is available on at least one night. If it is, take it. Then get the other nights on points.
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Old Dec 19, 2016, 6:58 am
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Originally Posted by Jeffmiyagi
Try looking day by day to see if P+C is available on at least one night. If it is, take it. Then get the other nights on points.
Thanks for the tip. It didn't work out in my case, but it's a nice trick to have available.
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Old Jan 13, 2017, 12:12 am
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Looks like they loaded a bunch of P+C opportunities if you want guys. 4,000 + $55 is what I saw.
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Old Jan 13, 2017, 6:35 am
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Originally Posted by Terminator8
Looks like they loaded a bunch of P+C opportunities if you want guys. 4,000 + $55 is what I saw.
Great, thanks for the heads up Terminator8. They've got them on my dates.
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Old Feb 20, 2017, 10:55 pm
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I booked this property for 8 nights in early March. Will post some thoughts upon my return but early reviews appear to be extremely favorable.
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Old Feb 20, 2017, 11:31 pm
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Incredible hotel!! Stayed a few times already.
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Old Feb 21, 2017, 12:07 am
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Originally Posted by Terminator8
I booked this property for 8 nights in early March. Will post some thoughts upon my return but early reviews appear to be extremely favorable.
I've got 2 weeks booked in March as well. Waiting for 1 March to apply DSUs before confirming the trip.(and fingers crossed for a promo)

Has anybody used DSUs here yet?
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Old Feb 21, 2017, 2:30 am
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Interested to hear the DSU and breakfast situation as well. Which room does a DSU book into? Is breakfast only in the lounge, or do Globalists have the option of eating it in the restaurant as well? Any answers from those who have stayed will be helpful for those of us considering staying.
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Old Feb 21, 2017, 12:05 pm
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FYI, all my nights were booked on points and cash, 4,000 points + $55 cash, which is a silly good deal.
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Old Mar 1, 2017, 9:57 am
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Originally Posted by ceebee100
Interested to hear the DSU and breakfast situation as well. Which room does a DSU book into? Is breakfast only in the lounge, or do Globalists have the option of eating it in the restaurant as well? Any answers from those who have stayed will be helpful for those of us considering staying.
Just applied DSUs into a Junior Suite King on C+P. Had a good laugh with agent as she couldn't manage to spit out "World of Hyatt" or Globalist either.

Some excellent early reviews so looking forward to this one. A no-tax, Category 2 in a great city on the Caribbean. ^
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Old Mar 1, 2017, 1:27 pm
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Originally Posted by lautaro
TIP: As a foreigner in Colombia you are not supposed to pay the 16% IVA in hotel rooms.
Interesting, I frequently travel to Colombia (although often stay in an apartment), how does one avoid the IVA when using a hotel? ...merely show one's passport? Thx
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Old Mar 1, 2017, 3:53 pm
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Originally Posted by canyonleo
Interesting, I frequently travel to Colombia (although often stay in an apartment), how does one avoid the IVA when using a hotel? ...merely show one's passport? Thx
VAT was raised to 19% and not everybody is eligible to avoid the tax. Will see what happens when I am there in a couple weeks.
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