Additional transaction fees may apply for local residents, as well as additional 21% VAT, which must be paid at the hotel. Payable directly to the hotel by local residents only. Tourists will receive a refund for the VAT Tax, when they pay for their accommodations. To receive the refund, they must pay with a foreign credit card or provide their passport number and confirm their address. A deposit via bank wire is required to secure your reservation. Ruben Zuccotti will contact you after booking to provide bank wire instructions.