There will be no charge if the booking is cancelled prior to 48 hrs of the arrival date. The card will be preauthorised for the first night stay and the money will be held on our name for 10-12 working days depending upon your bank policy. The hotel will intimate the guest and give 24 hrs of time in case the card has declined. If we do not hear from you with in 24hrs your booking will be cancelled.All the payment should be settled upon arrival and the hotel does not charge the card prior to arrival.