The e-mail reply received within 24 hours is NOT a confirmation of your reservation. It is a confirmation that room(s) is/are available for your requested period.

Provided availability was confirmed by the agent and your credit card payment has cleared the bank, your hotel room(s) is/are confirmed when you click on the pay button. (Please note: you must first have received a confirmation from the agent. A payment on hold alone can not confirm a reservation).
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