Hotel Taxes
Feb 17, 20, 7:36 pm
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Hotel Taxes
Peruvian hotel taxes.
I have several reservations through Marriott. There is a 10% tax. And there is an additional 18% tax for Peruvian residents and for non-residents who have been in Peru for 60 consecutive days (per the Marriott site).
My property states that my reservation cost does not include 18% for "some extras just in case you will have". Is this a scam (I dislike that word) to collect 18% that the property is not otherwise entitled?
For a point of reference, I tried a reservation through IHG, and there is a reference to 10% & 18% (not to mention another 10% service charge). No mention of the 18% only being for Peruvian residents/60 consecutive days.
So, which is it?
Many thanks!
I have several reservations through Marriott. There is a 10% tax. And there is an additional 18% tax for Peruvian residents and for non-residents who have been in Peru for 60 consecutive days (per the Marriott site).
My property states that my reservation cost does not include 18% for "some extras just in case you will have". Is this a scam (I dislike that word) to collect 18% that the property is not otherwise entitled?
For a point of reference, I tried a reservation through IHG, and there is a reference to 10% & 18% (not to mention another 10% service charge). No mention of the 18% only being for Peruvian residents/60 consecutive days.
So, which is it?
Many thanks!
Feb 19, 20, 8:05 pm
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Peruvian hotel taxes.
I have several reservations through Marriott. There is a 10% tax. And there is an additional 18% tax for Peruvian residents and for non-residents who have been in Peru for 60 consecutive days (per the Marriott site).
My property states that my reservation cost does not include 18% for "some extras just in case you will have". Is this a scam (I dislike that word) to collect 18% that the property is not otherwise entitled?
For a point of reference, I tried a reservation through IHG, and there is a reference to 10% & 18% (not to mention another 10% service charge). No mention of the 18% only being for Peruvian residents/60 consecutive days.
So, which is it?
Many thanks!
I have several reservations through Marriott. There is a 10% tax. And there is an additional 18% tax for Peruvian residents and for non-residents who have been in Peru for 60 consecutive days (per the Marriott site).
My property states that my reservation cost does not include 18% for "some extras just in case you will have". Is this a scam (I dislike that word) to collect 18% that the property is not otherwise entitled?
For a point of reference, I tried a reservation through IHG, and there is a reference to 10% & 18% (not to mention another 10% service charge). No mention of the 18% only being for Peruvian residents/60 consecutive days.
So, which is it?
Many thanks!
currently in Peru. 10% service tax; plus 18% if Peruvian or staying longer than 60 days.
Last edited by tkelvin69; Mar 17, 20 at 10:58 am
Feb 20, 20, 7:33 pm
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Tourists are exempt from VAT on hotel rooms in both countries. Accordingly, most international websites like hotels.com, etc., will quote a VAT-less price. If nothing else, it makes the price look more appealing. In Chile (and, I think, Peru) you will have to provide your passport and tourist card (the piece of paper they give you when you pass through entry immigration at the airport) at check-in to qualify for the VAT-exempt price. If you don't provide it, they'll charge VAT.
However, the VAT exemption does not apply to "extras" like meals and bar charges. I think that's what they're trying to say, in a very clumsy way, that although you won't be paying 18% VAT on your hotel room, you will pay it on any additional charges.
Clear as mud?
Feb 22, 20, 11:57 am
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I'm speculating a bit here because my recent experience is more with Chile than with Peru, but as I recall both countries handle this issue in the same way. They're not trying to scam you.
Tourists are exempt from VAT on hotel rooms in both countries. Accordingly, most international websites like hotels.com, etc., will quote a VAT-less price. If nothing else, it makes the price look more appealing. In Chile (and, I think, Peru) you will have to provide your passport and tourist card (the piece of paper they give you when you pass through entry immigration at the airport) at check-in to qualify for the VAT-exempt price. If you don't provide it, they'll charge VAT.
However, the VAT exemption does not apply to "extras" like meals and bar charges. I think that's what they're trying to say, in a very clumsy way, that although you won't be paying 18% VAT on your hotel room, you will pay it on any additional charges.
Clear as mud?
Tourists are exempt from VAT on hotel rooms in both countries. Accordingly, most international websites like hotels.com, etc., will quote a VAT-less price. If nothing else, it makes the price look more appealing. In Chile (and, I think, Peru) you will have to provide your passport and tourist card (the piece of paper they give you when you pass through entry immigration at the airport) at check-in to qualify for the VAT-exempt price. If you don't provide it, they'll charge VAT.
However, the VAT exemption does not apply to "extras" like meals and bar charges. I think that's what they're trying to say, in a very clumsy way, that although you won't be paying 18% VAT on your hotel room, you will pay it on any additional charges.
Clear as mud?
Sep 30, 21, 9:37 pm
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Oct 3, 21, 6:45 am
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Jun 8, 22, 4:46 pm
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Mixed initial results, but at the end no VAT. Aloft Miraflores was proactive about mentioning no VAT when I checked in. LC Palacio del Inka Cusco was not proactive and the front desk agent was quite perplexed when I mentioned being exempt. Eventually it worked out, but only after she checked with a manager. I thought the whole interaction odd as the property was quite full with Europeans and North Americans, but she acted as if it was the first time she had ever heard of it.
Recommendation-raise the issue at check-in; not checkout.
