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Cancellation Policy

This Cancellation and Modification Policy (the "Policy") outlines the terms and conditions governing the cancellation or modifications of reservations at The Marquette Hotel (the "Hotel"). By making a reservation at the Hotel, you (the "Guest") agree to be bound by this Policy. 

1. Cancellation, Modifications, Refunds 

  • Guests have 48 hours from the time of booking to make any alterations or cancellations with a full refund.

  •  More than 30 days before check-in: guests are able to receive a 50% refund if they cancel.

  • 30-10 days before check-in: guests are able to receive a 30% refund if they cancel.

  •  Less than 10 days before check-in: no refund will be provided. 

  • For guests who provide an unusable credit card, your reservation will be canceled, and the guest will be notified via email. You can re-book the reservation with a working credit card.

  • If the hotel finds that the room you have booked is double-booked. The hotel will then cancel your stay, fully refund the booking amount, and provide 50% of the original booking cost to the guest by check mailed to the guest's home address.

  • Guests are permitted to modify or cancel their reservation with a full refund only within 48 hours of the booking being made. After these 48 hours, the partial refund policy will take effect. If your booking is made less than 48 hours before arrival, you are unable to cancel this after 3 pm check-in time. 

  • If you want to move your reservation dates and it is past the 48 hour window, you will need to cancel your reservation and will be subjected to the cancellation policy.

  • A full refund is not issued under any circumstances past 48 hours.  This includes, but is not limited to, cancellations due to personal reasons, illness, travel disruptions, weather conditions, any other unforeseen events, noise admitted from mechanical devices (for example, but not limited to, noise from any refrigerators, heating or cooling units), noise from outside the building, noise from neighboring guests and complementary offerings that may change without notice. This also includes any check-in or building maintenance issues guests have during their stay. 

  • The hotel has 30 minutes after being notified via SMS/text message  to remedy any door lock code issues and within 8 hours to remedy any building maintenance issue that may arise during your stay. If the internet is not working for the entirety of your stay, we will offer a 10% refund on your booking. 

2. Special Events

Special events are non-refundable, regardless of the circumstances leading to the cancellation. This includes, but is not limited to, cancellations due to personal reasons, illness, travel disruptions, weather conditions, any other unforeseen events. 

  • If your booking includes any of the special dates, your booking will be non-refundable. Special events include: Holidays, UW Football Games, UW Basketball Games, UW Graduation, Marathons and Triathlons. If you have questions on specific dates please contact the hotel for clarification. 


3. Violation of Policy

Any and all violations of hotel policy will result in immediate cancellation with no refund. After a guest is notified that their reservation has been canceled due to violating the hotel policies, they will have one hour to collect their belongings and leave the property. After an hour, if the guest is still on the property it will be considered trespassing and any leftover items will be handed over to the police department. 


4. Booking Confirmation

A reservation is considered confirmed once the Guest receives a booking confirmation via email from the Hotel and the full amount of the booking cost has been charged. The 48-hour modification and cancellation period begins from the time the booking confirmation is sent.

5. Payment and Charges

The full amount for the stay will be charged to the Guest's credit card at the time of booking. By making a reservation, the Guest authorizes the Hotel to charge the credit card provided for the total amount of the reservation. This charge is non-refundable except as outlined in Section 1 of this Policy.

6. Guest acknowledgment of disputes

The Guest acknowledges that the terms of this Policy are clear and unambiguous, and waives any right to dispute any amount of the reservation with their credit card company or any other financial institution. 

7. Legal Enforcement

This Policy is governed by the laws of Wisconsin, United States and any disputes arising under or in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Madison, Wisconsin in the United states. 

8. Acceptance of Terms

By making a reservation at the Hotel, the Guest acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Cancellation Policy. The Guest further acknowledges that this Policy constitutes a legally binding agreement between the Guest and the Hotel.

9. Contact Information

The guest acknowledges that the hotel only communicates via SMS (text message) or email. A mobile phone for SMS texting required when booking. For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact the Hotel at madisonmarquettehotel@gmail.com. The hotel will reply within 48 hours.

The Marquette Hotel

414 S. Baldwin St, Madison, WI 53703