User instructions - How to find your Group Accommodation for Leisure or Business in Switzerland and Europe
This user guide describes how to find your ideal group accommodation in Switzerland and Europe on www.groups.swiss. Request group accommodation free of charge and book commission-free. At Groups you will find the perfect big holiday home or hotel, chalet or sports centre quickly and easily. Choose between self-catering and meal service. You always benefit from direct contact with your host.
This user guide describes how to find your ideal group accommodation in Switzerland and Europe on www.groups.swiss. Request group accommodation free of charge and book commission-free. At Groups you will find the perfect big holiday home or hotel, chalet or sports centre quickly and easily. Choose between self-catering and meal service. You always benefit from direct contact with your host.
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<strong>User</strong> <strong><strong>in</strong>structions</strong> - <strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>f<strong>in</strong>d</strong> <strong>your</strong> <strong>Group</strong> <strong>Accommodation</strong><br />
<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>Leisure</strong> <strong>or</strong> <strong>Bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Switzerl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Europe</strong><br />
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Mounta<strong>in</strong> huts, hotels, holiday homes, sp<strong>or</strong>ts centres, sem<strong>in</strong>ar venues...<br />
At www.groups.swiss, you can <strong>f<strong>in</strong>d</strong> the<br />
right accommodation <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> leisure <strong>or</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess,<br />
especially suited <strong>to</strong> groups:<br />
• With 10 <strong>to</strong> over 400 beds<br />
• With <strong>or</strong> without cater<strong>in</strong>g, simple <strong>or</strong><br />
luxurious<br />
• In <strong>Switzerl<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>and</strong> now throughout <strong>Europe</strong><br />
• Always commission-free, mak<strong>in</strong>g it<br />
cheaper <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> you<br />
Advanced Search<br />
Use the advanced search filters such<br />
as Cater<strong>in</strong>g, Price, Rooms, Equipment<br />
<strong>and</strong> Region. Practical <strong>and</strong> unique <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>Group</strong>s: the search results will list the<br />
most relevant results first.<br />
Direct l<strong>in</strong>k:<br />
www.groups.swiss/search<br />
‘I am a musician <strong>and</strong> conduc<strong>to</strong>r. I let <strong>Group</strong>s advise me<br />
when it comes <strong>to</strong> rehearsal weeks. They have a very satisfy<strong>in</strong>g<br />
range of options.’ Ivan Estermann, Zürich (2018)
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Your favourites<br />
You can use the symbol <strong>to</strong> add accommodation<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> wish list.<br />
The wish list is a focal po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>:<br />
Send<strong>in</strong>g <strong>your</strong> favourites <strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> friends<br />
Shar<strong>in</strong>g favourites<br />
Compar<strong>in</strong>g favourites (see right-h<strong>and</strong> side)<br />
Send<strong>in</strong>g a collective enquiry <strong>to</strong> all <strong>your</strong><br />
favourites<br />
‘I play a lot of sp<strong>or</strong>t. F<strong>or</strong> my altitude tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> trips with<br />
colleagues, I always book via <strong>Group</strong>s. It couldn’t be easier!’<br />
Ann<strong>in</strong>a Künnecke, Urd<strong>or</strong>f (2018)
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Certified Guest Reviews<br />
VERIFIED BY<br />
GROUPS.SWISS<br />
You can rely on the guest reviews<br />
on www.groups.swiss. Each one has<br />
been personally checked by us.<br />
Supp<strong>or</strong>t other guests <strong>and</strong> write a<br />
guest review about <strong>your</strong> stay <strong>to</strong>o!<br />
Download documentation<br />
View all the property details as a PDF<br />
that can be downloaded, pr<strong>in</strong>ted <strong>and</strong><br />
sent.<br />
Tip:<br />
You can <strong>f<strong>in</strong>d</strong> the guest reviews<br />
<strong>and</strong> all the property details <strong>in</strong> the<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e brochure.
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Request <strong>and</strong> book quickly <strong>and</strong> easily<br />
Non-b<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g enquiry<br />
Every enquiry <strong>and</strong>/<strong>or</strong> book<strong>in</strong>g goes straight<br />
<strong>to</strong> the l<strong>and</strong>l<strong>or</strong>d: you deal with them directly.<br />
Direct book<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>Accommodation</strong> with this symbol can be<br />
booked onl<strong>in</strong>e at any time. You will receive<br />
an offer <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>your</strong> group with a s<strong>in</strong>gle click.<br />
After you accept, you will receive the book<strong>in</strong>g<br />
confirmation immediately.<br />
‘I am a teacher. I have<br />
been <strong>f<strong>in</strong>d</strong><strong>in</strong>g guest<br />
houses <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> 20 years<br />
via <strong>Group</strong>s, <strong>and</strong> it’s<br />
been wonderful every<br />
time.’<br />
Geri Rüegg,<br />
Gommiswald (2018)<br />
<strong>User</strong> account<br />
If you set up an account, you can access <strong>your</strong><br />
wish lists, enquiries, book<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> guest<br />
reviews at any time. Your contact details are<br />
saved <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> future enquiries.<br />
Tip:<br />
You can use the collective enquiry<br />
feature <strong>in</strong> the wish list <strong>to</strong> contact all<br />
<strong>your</strong> favourites at the same time!
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Tips <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> rent<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Group</strong> <strong>Accommodation</strong><br />
With 40 years of experience, <strong>Group</strong>s offers plenty of other advantages:<br />
Use our free advice service be<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>e,<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> after <strong>your</strong> stay, as well as our<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e help: www.groups.swiss/help<br />
If possible, visit the property be<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>e<br />
book<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> read the op<strong>in</strong>ions of other<br />
guests. We can guarantee that all our<br />
guest reviews are vetted:<br />
www.groups.swiss/guest-reviews<br />
Always sign a written contract. If<br />
anyth<strong>in</strong>g is unclear, please refer <strong>to</strong> our<br />
sample contract:<br />
www.groups.swiss/contract.pdf<br />
Only <strong>Group</strong>s offers suitable cancellation<br />
<strong>in</strong>surance <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> groups:<br />
www.groups.swiss/<strong>in</strong>surance<br />
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<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> all end devices, from mobiles <strong>to</strong><br />
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<strong>Group</strong>s: comprehensive advice<br />
<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> everyth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> do with group<br />
accommodation!<br />
<strong>Group</strong>s AG<br />
Spitzackerstrasse 19, CH-4410 Liestal<br />
<strong>Switzerl<strong>and</strong></strong><br />
Phone +41-(0)61 926 60 00<br />
contact@groups.swiss<br />
www.groups.swiss
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