TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ACCOMMODATION CONTRACTS

Scope of Application

Article 1
1. Contracts for Accommodation and related agreements to be entered into between this Hotel and the Guest to be accommodated shall be subject to the Terms and Conditions. Any particulars not provided for herein shall be governed by laws and regulations and/or generally accepted practices.

2. In the case when the Hotel has entered into a special contract with the Guest insofar as such special contract does not violate laws and regulations and generally accepted practices, notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the special contract shall take precedence over the provisions of the Terms and Conditions.

Application for Accommodation Contracts

Article 2
1. A Guest who intends to make an application for an Accommodation Contract with the Hotel shall notify the Hotel of the following particulars.
 (1) Name of the Guest(s)
 (2) Date(s) of accommodation and estimated time of arrival
 (3) Accommodation Charge (based, in principle, on the Basic Accommodation Charge listed in the Attached Table No.1)
 (4) Other particulars deemed necessary by the Hotel

2. In the case when the Guest requests during the stay, extension of the accommodation beyond the date in Subparagraph (2) of the preceding paragraph, it shall be regarded as an application for a new Accommodation Contract at the time such request is made.

Conclusion of Accommodation Contracts, etc.

Article 3
1. A Contract for Accommodation shall be deemed to have been concluded when the Hotel has duly accepted the application as stipulated in the preceding article however, the same shall not apply where it has been proved that the Hotel has not accepted the application.

2. When a Contract for Accommodation has been concluded in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the Guest is requested to pay an accommodation deposit fixed by the Hotel within the limits of basic Accommodation Charge covering the Guests entire period of stay by the date specified by the Hotel.

3. The deposit shall be first used for the Total Accommodation charges to be paid by the Guest, then secondly for the cancellation charges under Article 6 and thirdly for the reparations under Article 18 as applicable and the remainder, if any shall be refunded at the time of the payment of the Accommodation Charges as stated in Article 12.

4. When the Guest has failed to pay deposit by the date as stipulated in paragraph 2. The Hotel shall treat the Accommodation Contract as invalid. However the same shall apply only in the case where the Guest is thus informed by the Hotel when the period of payment of the deposit is specified.

Special Contracts Requiring No Accommodation Deposit

Article 4
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 2 of the preceding Article the Hotel may enter into a special Contract requiring no accommodation deposit after the Contract has been concluded as stipulated in the same Paragraph.

2. In the case of when the Hotel has not requested the payment of the deposit as stipulated in paragraph 2 of the preceding Article and/or specified the date of the payment of the deposit at the time the application for an Accommodation Contract has been accepted. It shall be treated as that the Hotel has accepted a special Contract prescribed in the preceding paragraph.

Article 4-2
(Request for Cooperation for Infection Prevention Measures in the Facilities)
The Hotel may request the Guests seeking accommodation to cooperate with the Hotel as prescribed in Article 4-2 Paragraph 1 of the Hotel Business Act (1948 Law, No.138).

2. In the case of when the Hotel has not requested the payment of the deposit as stipulated in paragraph 2 of the preceding Article and/or specified the date of the payment of the deposit at the time the application for an Accommodation Contract has been accepted. It shall be treated as that the Hotel has accepted a special Contract prescribed in the preceding paragraph.

Refusal of Accommodation Contracts

Article 5
1. The Hotel may not accept the conclusion of an Accommodation Contract under any of the following cases. However, this paragraph does not mean that the Hotel may refuse accommodation in cases other than those stipulated in Article 5 of the Hotel Business Act.
 (1) When the application for accommodation does not conform to the provisions of these Terms and Condition.
 (2) When the Hotel is fully booked and no room is available.
 (3) When the Guest seeking accommodation is deemed liable to conduct himself/herself in a manner that will contravene the laws of act against the public order or good morals in regard to his/her accommodation.
 (4) When the Guest seeking accommodation is considered to be corresponding to the following (a) to (c).
  (a) The law in respect to prevention, etc. against illegal actions by gang members (1991 Law, No. 77) stipulated Article 2 item 2 (hereinafter referred to as “gang group”.), gang member stipulated by the same law Article 2 item 6 (hereinafter referred to as “gang member.”), gang group semi- regular members or gang member related persons and other antisocial forces.
  (b) When gang group or gang members are associates of corporations or other bodies to control business activities.
  (c) When a corporate body has related persons to gang members.
 (5) When the Guest seeking accommodation behaves in a manner causing great inconveniences to other guests.
 (6) When the Guest seeking accommodation is a patient, etc. with a specified infectious disease prescribed in Article 4-2 Paragrapah 1 Item 2 of the Hotel Business Act (hereinafter referred to as the “Specified Infectious Disease Patient”).
 (7) When a violent demand is made, or a burden beyond a reasonable scope is requested in relation to the accommodation. (The same shall not apply in cases where the Guest seeking accommodation requests an elimination of social barrier as prescribed in Article 7 Paragraph 2 or Article 8 Paragraph 2 of the Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (2013 Law, No.65; hereinafter referred to as the “Disorder Discrimination Resolution Act”).
 (8) When the Guest seeking accommodation repeats an act prescribed in Article 5-6 of the Enforcement Regulations to the Hotel Business Act against the Hotel as a request that requires an excessive burden to be met and may significantly impair the provision of accommodation services to other guests.
 (9) When the Hotel is unable to provide accommodation due to natural calamities, dysfunction of the facilities and/or other unavoidable causes.
 (10) When the provisions of Article 8 of the Enforcement Ordinance to the Hokkaido Hotel Business Act apply.

Right to Cancel Accommodation Contracts by the Guest

Article 6
1. The Guest is entitled to cancel the Accommodation Contract by so notifying the Hotel.

2. In the case when the Guest has canceled the Accommodation Contract in whole or in part due to cause for which the Guest is liable (except in the case when the Hotel has requested the payment of the Accommodation deposit during the specified period as prescribed in paragraph 2 of Article 3 and the Guest has canceled before the payment) the Guest shall pay cancellation charges as listed in the Attached Table No.2. However, in the case when a special contract as prescribed in paragraph of the cancellation charges in case of Cancellation by the Guest.

3. In the case when the Guest does not appear by 8 pm. of the accommodation date (or 2 hours after the expected time of arrival it the Hotel is notified of it) without an advance notice, the Hotel may regard the Accommodation Contract as being canceled by the Guest.

Right to Cancel Accommodation Contracts by the Hotel

Article 7
1. The Hotel may cancel the Accommodation Contract under any of the following cases. However, this paragraph does not mean that the Hotel may refuse accommodation in cases other than those stipulated in Article 5 of the Hotel Business Act.
 (1) When the Guest is deemed liable to conduct and/or has conducted himself in a manner that will contravene the laws or act against the public order and good morals in regard to his accommodation
 (2) When the Guest is clearly considered to be corresponding to the following (a) to (c).
  (a) Gang group, gang group semi-regular members or gang member related persons and other antisocial forces.
  (b) When a corporate body or other organization where gang groups or gang members control business activities.
  (c) In a corporate body which has persons relevant to gang member in its board member.
 (3) When the Guest behaves in a manner causing great inconveniences to other guests.
 (4) When the Guest is a Specified Infectious Disease Patient.
 (5) When a violent demand is made, or a burden beyond a reasonable scope is requested in relation to the accommodation. (The same shall not apply in cases where the Guest requests an elimination of social barriers as prescribed in Article 7 Paragraph 2 or Article 8 Paragraph 2 of the Disorder Discrimination Resolution Act).
 (6) When the Guest repeats an act prescribed in Article 5-6 of the Enforcement Regulations to the Hotel Business Act against the Hotel as a request that requires excessive burden to be met and may significantly impair the provision of accommodation services to other guests.
 (7) When the Hotel is unable to provide accommodation due to natural calamities, and/or other causes of force majeure.
 (8) When the provisions of Article 8 of the Enforcement Ordinance to the Hokkaido Hotel Business Act apply.
 (9) When the Guest conducts prohibited actions such as smoking in bed, mischief to the firefighting facilities or does not obey other prohibitions of the Hotel Policy & Rules stipulated by the Hotel (restricted to particulars deemed necessary in order to avoid the causing of fires).

2. In the case when the Hotel has canceled the Accommodation contract in accordance with the preceding paragraph, the Hotel shall be entitled to charge the Guest in the future for any of the services during the contractual period which he/she has not received The Hotel shall not be liable for any damage caused thereby.

Registration

Article 8
1. The Guest shall register the following particulars at the Front Desk of the Hotel on the day of accommodation.
 (1) Name, address and contact of the Guest(s)
 (2) Nationality and passport number of a non-Japanese Guest who has no address in Japan.
 (3) Other particulars deemed necessary by the Hotel.

2. In the case when the Guest intends to pay his/her Accommodation Charges prescribed in Article12 by any means other than Japanese currency, such as traveler’s check, coupons or credit cards, these credentials Shall be shown in advance at the time of the registration prescribed in the preceding paragraph.

Occupancy Hours of Guest Rooms

Article 9
1. The Guest entitled to occupy the contracted guest room of the Hotel from 3:00p.m to 12:00 noon of the next day. However time may vary depending on accommodation plan in the case when the Guest is accommodated continuously, the Guest may occupy it all day long, except for the days of arrival and departure.

2. The Hotel may, notwithstanding the provisions prescribed in the preceding paragraph. payment the Guest to occupy the room beyond the time prescribed in the same paragraph in this case extra charges shall be paid as follows;
 (1) Until 4:00p.m 5,500 JPY
 (2) After 4:00 p.m., the accommodation charge for the day is required.

Observance of Use Regulations

Article 10
1. The Guest shall observe the House Regulations established by the Hotel.

Business Hours

Article 11
1. The Business hours of the main facilities of the Hotel shall be shown in brochures and posted at each location.

2. The Business hours specified in the preceding Paragraph are subject to temporary change without any prior notice in an event of unavoidable causes. In such a case, the Guest shall be informed by means deemed appropriate by the management.

Payment of Accommodation Charges

Article 12
1. The breakdown and method of calculation of the Accommodation Charges. etc. that the Guest shall pay are as listed in the Attached Table No.1.

2. Accommodation Charges, etc. as stated in the preceding Paragraph shall be paid with Japanese currency or by any means other than Japanese Currency such as traveler’s check, coupons or credit cards recognized by the Hotel at the Front Desk at the time of the arrival of the Guest or upon request by the Hotel.

3. Accommodation Charges shall be payable even in the event of the Guest voluntarily does not utilize the accommodation facilities provided for him/her by the Hotel.

Liabilities of the Hotel

Article 13
1. The Hotel shall compensate the Guest for damages if the Hotel has caused such damages to the Guest in the fulfillment or the non-fulfillment of the Accommodation Contract and/or related agreements. However the same shall not apply in case where such damage has been caused due to reasons for which the Hotel is not liable.

2. Even though the Hotel has received the Hotel is covered by Hotel Liability Insurance to deal with unexpected fire and/or other disasters.

Handling When Unable to Provide Contracted Rooms

Article 14
1. The Hotel shall, when unable to provide contracted rooms, with the consent of the Guest, arrange accommodation of the same standard elsewhere for the Guest insofar as practicable.

2. When arrangement of other accommodation cannot be made notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding Paragraphs, the Hotel shall pay the Guest a compensation fee equivalent to the cancellation charges and the compensation fee shall be applied to the reparations. However, when the Hotel cannot provide accommodation due to causes for which the Hotel is not liable, the Hotel shall not compensate the Guest.

Handling of Deposited Articles

Article 15
1. The Hotel shall compensate the Guest for damages when loss, breakage or other damage is caused to the goods, cash or valuables deposited at the Front Desk by the Guest except in the case when this has occurred due to cause of force majeure. Provided always that for cash and valuables, in the event of the Guest failing to disclose the type and value of such deposited items prior to making such deposit at the Hotel request of the Hotel, the Hotel shall compensate the Guest up to the maximum of 150,000 JPY.

2. The Hotel shall compensate the Guest for damages that loss, breakage or other damage to the goods, cash or valuables which are brought into the premises of the Hotel by the Guest but are not deposited at the Front Desk if such damages caused through intent or negligence on the part of the Hotel. However, for articles of which the kind and value have not been reported in advance by the Guest, the Hotel shall compensate the Guest up to the maximum of 150,000 JPY.

Custody of Baggage and/or Belongings of the Guest

Article 16
1. When the baggage of the Guest is brought into the Hotel before his/her arrival the Hotel shall be liable to keep it only in the case when such a request has been accepted by the Hotel. The baggage shall be handed over the Guest at the Front Desk at the time his/her check-in.

2. When the baggage or belongings of the Guest is found after check-out and the ownership of the article is confirmed, the Hotel shall inform the owner of the article left and ask for further instructions. When no instruction is given to the Hotel by the owner or when the ownership is not confirmed, the Hotel shall handle it by the Lost Goods Act. *After Keeping it for 7 days (including the date of find), the Hotel shall hand it over to local Police.

3. The Hotel’s liability in regard to the custody of the Guest’s baggage and belongings in the case of the preceding two paragraphs shall be assumed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of the Preceding Article in the case of Paragraph 1. And with the provision of Paragraph 2 of the same Article in the case of Paragraph 2.

Liability in Regard to Parking

Article 17
1. The Hotel shall not be liable to the custody of the vehicle of the Guest when the Guest utilizes the parking lot within the premises of the Hotel as it shall be regarded that the Hotel simply offers the space for parking whether or not the key of the vehicle has been deposited to the Hotel. However, the Hotel shall compensate the Guest for damages caused through intent or negligence on the part of the Hotel in regard to the management of the parking lot.

Liability of the Guest

Article 18
1. The Guest shall compensate the Hotel for damages caused through intent or negligence on the part of the Guest.

2. All rooms are non-smoking. Smoking in the guest room will be charged 60,000 JPY as a special cleaning fee.

Attached Table No.1
Calculation Method for Accommodation Charges, etc. (Ref. Paragraph 1 of Article 2, Paragraph 1 of Article 12)
Total amount be paid by the Guest Contents
Accommodation Charge (1) Basic Accommodation Charge (Room Charge (or Room Charge + Meals) )
(2) Service Charge ※ (1) × 10%
Extra Charge (3) Meals & Drinks and Other Expenses
(4) Service Charge ※ (3) × 10%
Tax (5) Consumption Tax, Bathing Tax

(Remarks)
1. Basic Accommodation Charge.
2. Bed-sharing will apply to age 0-12. Meals and beds provided equivalent to adults will be charged at 100% of the adult rate and only beds for small children (age 0-12) will be charged extra bed fee.
3. When the tax law is revised, it is based on the revised provision.

Attached Table No.2
Cancellation Charge (Ref. Paragraph 2 of Article 6)
Day of Cancellation received Individual (Less than 5 Rooms) Group (5-9 Rooms) Group (More than 10 Rooms)
No show 100% 100% 100%
On the day 100% 100% 100%
1 day Prior 80% 80%
3 days Prior 50% 80%
7 days Prior 50% 50%
14 days Prior 20% 50%
21 days Prior 20%

(Remarks)
1. The Percentages signify the rate of cancellation charge to the Basic Accommodation Charges for the entire visit.
2. When the number of days contracted is shortened, cancellation charge for the first day shall be paid by the Guest regardless of the number of days shortened.
3. When the part of a group booking (for 5 rooms or more) is canceled, the cancellation charge shall not be charged for the number of rooms equivalent to 10% of the number of rooms booked as of 10 days prior to the occupancy (When accepted less than 10 days prior to the occupancy as of the date) with fractions counted as a whole number.

HOTEL POLICY & RULES

Every guest is requested to observe and comply with the following regulations established by The Westin Rusutsu Resort to maintain the quality of the hotel and to ensure that hotel guest have a pleasant and a safe stay in accordance with Article 10 of Accommodation Contract.
If a guest fail to comply with the House Regulation, the hotel may choose not permit further use by the guest of the guest’s room and other facilities in the Hotel, pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article 7 of Terms and Conditions for Accommodation Contract. The hotel may not be liable to damages in the event of an accident caused by guest’s failure to comply with the House Regulations.

For Your Safety and Security

1. Please refrain from using any electrical appliances such as heaters or cooking device.

2. Please refrain from bringing golf clubs, skiing and snowboarding into the guest room.

3. All rooms are non-smoking. In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 18 of Accommodation Contract, smoking in the guest room will be charged 60,000 JPY as a special cleaning fee.

4. Please refrain from any other act which may cause a fire in the guest room or anywhere in the Hotel.

5. Please see the emergency exit instruction posted in the guest room and find the emergency exits on your floor promptly upon your arrival.

6. Please remember to carry your room key when you leave the room. All room doors will be locked automatically.

7. Please make sure your door is always locked during stay. Please be sure to use the door latch whenever you stay in the guest room particularly at night. Please identify any visitor at the door with the door latch and checking through the observation port. When in doubt please contact the Front desk (Extension: 7150).

8. Please refrain from holding meetings with visitors in your room.

Regarding Personal Possessions and Valuables

1. Safe deposit boxes for money and valuables are available (free of charge) in the guest room and at the Front Desk on the 1st floor. The Hotel will not be liable to loss or theft of money and valuables. The Hotel is unable to accept for storage works of art or valuable antiques. Please refer the details of “In-room Safe“ in ”Other Regulation”.

2. Lost and found item, unless otherwise specified, shall be surrendered to the appropriate authorities in accordance with the law.

Regarding Payment for Services

1. Please understand a portion of room charges or guarantee of payment is requested when you check-in.

2. Payment for all hotel services may be settled with cash, credit card, traveler’s checks and travel vouchers or coupons accepted by the Hotel. Please pay your bills whenever requested by the Front Desk during staying at the Hotel. All bills are due upon demand.

3. When a guest wishes to prolong his/her registered departure date prior notice should be given to the Front Desk if an extension of stay is available, settlement of past due accounts shall follow.

4. Please show your room key case to the cashier when you sign for bills at restaurants and bars in the Hotel.

5. The Hotel cannot accept payment with any checks except traveler’s checks issued by banks or other recognized financial institutions and cannot cash any checks.

6. A 10% service charge shall be added to your bill in addition to taxes required by the law. You are cordially requested not to give tips to hotel employees.

Your Cooperation is Requested

1. Please do not bring onto the premises of the Hotel any of the following
 (a) Animals of birds of any kind, without prior permission (except partner dogs)
 (b) Gunpowder gasoline, oils or other explosives or inflammables
 (c) Objects emitting a foul odor
 (d) Unregistered firearms or swords
 (e) Objects of unusual large size or in unusual large quantities
 (f) Illegal drugs or other articles, the possession of which is prohibited by the laws of Japan

2. Gambling or other games which are contrary to good morals or which cause an annoyance are strictly prohibited.

3. Please do not use the guest room for any primary purpose other than residential use without the prior approval of the Hotel.

4. Ordering meals and drinks to be delivered from outside the Hotel is not permitted.

5. Please do not place any items or objects in the windows of the guest room that may detract from the appearance of the Hotel.

6. The distribution or display of advertisements and the sale of goods on the premises of the Hotel are prohibited without prior written authorization.

7. Please refrain from using equipment and fixtures for purposes other than those intended. Please do not remove or alter any equipment or fixtures of the Hotel.

8. Please remember that unauthorized publication for business purposes of photographs taken on the premises of the Hotel may be subject to legal action.

9. Please do not place any personal or Hotel belongings in the lobby or passageways of the Hotel.

10. Bathrobes, Yukata and Slippers have been provided for your use only in the guest room. Please refrain from going out of the room in Yukata or Slippers.

11. Please refrain from visiting restaurants wearing slippers; (Indoor sandals are allowed.)

12. Please refrain from walking with the ski boots in the hotel high-raised building because it is slippery and dangerous. (Excluding the lobby area, where the low raised building.)

13. Except in emergency situations, please refrain from using the emergency staircases, going up to the roofs, entering areas where guest and visitors are not permitted.

14. Minors under the age of 18 may not stay in the Hotel unless accompanied by parents, relatives or other legal guardians or unless written permission is received from parents or guardians permitting such stays.

15. You will be charged for any damage to the Hotel’s property caused by you or by your guests.

16. Please refrain from leaving children, minors under the age of 18 alone in the guest room or any other hotel facilities. (However, minors who are staying with the permission of the parents are excluded.)

17. All rooms are non-smoking. Please use smoking room on the 1st floor or smoking area outside.

* Please note that if these rules are not observed, the hotel manager may ask you to leave the hotel.

Contravening Public Order and or Crime Groups

1. Designated organization such as a crime group or a member of these organizations specified by the Legislations relating to prevention of unjust Acts by Boryoku-dan Members. (latest revision: The Constitution enforced on February 26th 2016)

2. The Guest designated as an antisocial or as a member of such a group (such as the one started in statement 1), he/she will not be permitted to be on the premises of the Hotel. When the Hotel identifies the guest as being a member of the group the Hotel may ask him/her to leave on the spot.

3. When the guest and/or organization/group are deemed to be violent or to threaten other guests and Hotel staff members the Hotel may ask him/her to leave on the spot. This may occur when the guest has had a similar case in the past.

4. The Hotel may ask the guest to leave on the spot when the guest lack the capacity to reason due to mental impairment, intoxicated or temporary disturbance, or who are deemed to potentially affect the safety and comfort of other hotel guests.

5. Other particular acts similar to those stated above will be dealt in the same manner as stated above.

OTHER REGULATIONS

” Do Not Disturb (DND) ” Card

1. Guests have the option of hanging “Do Not Disturb” (DND) card on the entrance door if not desired.

2. A” Housekeeping card” is placed under the door to notify the guest that the room was not serviced due to the DND card.

3. Even if the DND card is hanging, hotel staff may enter the guest room in case of emergency.

WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio

The Westin Rusutsu Resort may not be liable to any claims, failures and loss during using the equipment and facilities at WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio (Fitness Gym) located on the 1st floor.

In-Room safe

1. Application of these Rules
These rules shall apply to the use by hotel quests of “In-room safe”.

2. Legal Classification of Contract.
The nature of the contract to use “In-room safe” is not a bailment but a lease of “In-room safe”. Therefore, the Hotel shall not be the custodian of items stored in” In-room safe” box used by the Hotel guests (Hereinafter call “Guests”) and s shall not be responsible to Guests for any loss, damage to such stored items.

3. Term of Contract
The term of lease of “In-room safe” shall be from the time of guest registration until the time of guest check-out.

4. Item which may be store in ”In-room safe”
 (1) The following items may be stored in “In-room safe
  (a) Cash
  (b) Jewels and other valuables
  (c) Personal computer
 (2) The Hotel may decline store even above items when there is a right reason.

5. Emergency Measures
When the Hotel is requested to open “In-room safe” required by the law, or in case an emergency such of fire or when the items stored in “In-room safe” are causing damages to the Hotel, certain measures will be taken by the Hotel. Also the Hotel shall not be liable to any damage caused thereby.

6. Compensation for Damage
 (1) The Hotel shall not be liable to any damages caused by the failure of the Hotel to meet the request from the guest to open “In-room safe” due to reasons for which the Hotel is not liable. (ex: fire, earthquake, being stolen of selected code, misuse by the guest)
 (2) Guest shall compensate the Hotel or a third party for any damages incurred by the items stored in “In-room safe”

Revision : 26/04/2024