| Policies and Procedures |
|
Billing and Deposits
We welcome new accounts but require that credit be established
with our Accounting Office thirty days prior to arrival date
if you require billing privileges. Credit can only be established
for functions over a minimum of $500.00. A credit application
can be supplied by your catering manager. Approved billings
are payable within ten days of receipt of statement. In the
event billing arrangements are not made in full payment is
due at the conclusion of the event and a credit card is required
for backup. Advance deposits, when required, are non refundable.
Food and Beverage
All food items must be supplied by the Hotel. Off premises
catering is available. Menu selections, room requirements
and all other arrangements must be received thirty days prior
to the function. These menus are only a general suggestion
as to the selection and variety of entrees and compliments
available to you. We take great pride in developing specific
ideas and themes or simply expressing your tastes in a personally
tailored menu. No food may be taken off of Hotel premises.
All food and beverage prices are subject to change and will
be confirmed 90 days in advance. Villa Roma Resort and Conference
Center as licensee is responsible for the administration of
the sale and service of alcoholic beverage in accordance with
New York State Liquor Control Board regulations. All alcoholic
beverages must be purchased from the hotel.
Guarantee/Cancellations
It is a requirement that the Hotel is notified of the exact
number of attendees by noon, three working days prior to the
event (72 Hours). This minimum number of guests will be considered
a guarantee for which you will be charged even if less than
the minimum attend. An increase in the guaranteed number of
guests will be accepted up to 24 hours before the function
(48 hours on weekends). If the guaranteed attendance is not
received in the Catering Office, the expected number of people
will serve as the guarantee. Full charges will be assessed
for any function canceled within five working days of the
scheduled date. Cancellations must be confirmed in writing.
Room and Set-Up Fee
Function rooms are assigned according to the anticipated guaranteed
number of guests. If there are fluctuations on the number
of attendees, the Hotel reserves the right to assign accordingly
the banquet function. The Hotel reserves the right to assign
accordingly the banquet function room. The hotel reserves
the right to charge a service fee for set-up of meeting rooms
with extraordinary requirements. A room set-up fee will be
charged when applicable.
Service Charges and Tax
A service charge of 18% and applicable state sales tax will
be added to tall food, beverage, rental and audiovisual charges.
New York Law states that the entire service is subject to
state sales tax. Tax-exempt organizations must present their
New York State tax-exempt form prior to arrival.
|