Last updated: October 2026
This English version is provided for convenience. In case of discrepancies, the German version shall prevail.
Scope
These partner terms govern the partnership between MinibarClub.com (“MinibarClub”) and hotels participating in the programme (“partner hotels”). Together with the partner agreement (the partner hotel’s order and MinibarClub’s confirmation) they form the contract. Deviating terms of the partner hotel do not apply.
Conclusion of contract
The partner hotel can order the partnership online via the order form on minibarclub.com. By submitting the order and confirming it via the link sent by email, it makes a binding offer. The contract is only concluded once MinibarClub confirms the order by email; with the confirmation, the partner hotel receives the partner agreement as a PDF. MinibarClub may decline orders without giving reasons. The person placing the order confirms that they are authorised to conclude the contract on behalf of the partner hotel. A contract can also be concluded in writing or by email.
MinibarClub services
- Presentation of the partner hotel with its own profile page (description in German and English, up to five images, address, contact details, links to website and booking engine) in the hotel directory and on the home page
- Provision of the hotel dashboard and processing of benefit requests via email link
- Communication of the membership and participating hotels to members and prospects
- Where agreed: as a premium partner, placement first in the hotel lists and the “Premium” label; with Spotlight, a highlighted presentation at the very top of the hotel search during the agreed period, provided the hotel matches the respective search. The Spotlight period is agreed jointly, subject to availability.
MinibarClub is not a booking channel and receives no commission on bookings. No particular booking result is owed.
Benefits
- The partner hotel determines its benefits itself and maintains them in the dashboard in German and English, completely and truthfully.
- Benefits apply exclusively to direct bookings by members with the partner hotel.
- Guaranteed benefits are bindingly confirmed for members who add a directly booked stay and must be granted during the stay.
- Benefits subject to availability are subject to availability. The partner hotel responds to requests promptly, if possible within 24 hours and in any case before arrival. Benefits once confirmed are binding.
- A member discount refers to the current daily rate offered on the day of booking for direct bookings and may not be offset by surcharges.
- If the booking was not made directly or the details do not match, the partner hotel may decline benefits (“Not available”).
- Changes and deactivations of benefits only apply to stays added in the future.
Content and rights
The partner hotel ensures that it holds all rights to the texts, images and trademarks provided and grants MinibarClub, for the duration of the partnership, a simple, free-of-charge right to use them to present the hotel on minibarclub.com and in the club’s communication. It indemnifies MinibarClub against third-party claims arising from infringements by this content.
Data protection
For the partnership, the partner hotel receives the name, member ID and stay details of members who add a stay with it. The partner hotel processes this data as an independent controller solely to grant the benefits and within the scope of the accommodation contract, and complies with data protection law. Dashboard access and confirmation links must be treated confidentially.
Fees
Participation is commission-free: MinibarClub receives no commission on bookings. For the partnership, the partner hotel pays an annual marketing fee in the amount stated in the partner agreement; the same applies to a premium partnership and booked Spotlight months. All amounts are net, plus statutory VAT where applicable. MinibarClub invoices the marketing fee in advance for each contract year; it is payable within the period stated on the invoice.
The partner hotel must also offer at least two benefits to members who book directly with the partner hotel.
Free partnership by invitation
MinibarClub may invite selected hotels to a free partnership. The number of places is limited. Hotels that register via the invitation link on minibarclub.com take part as long as places are available. The contract is concluded as soon as the hotel confirms its registration via the confirmation link in the email. Invited hotels pay no marketing fee for the entire duration of the partnership. A change to a paid partnership only takes place with the hotel's express consent. Premium and Spotlight can be booked in addition at the prices applicable at the time.
By way of derogation from the section “Activation, term and termination”, the hotel may end the free partnership at any time without notice (email is sufficient); MinibarClub may end it with three months' notice to the end of a month. In all other respects these partner terms apply unchanged, in particular the obligation to offer at least two benefits. The free partnership applies to the registered hotel and is not transferable.
Activation, term and termination
The partner hotel is activated after review by MinibarClub once its profile and at least two benefits are complete in both languages. The partnership is concluded for an indefinite period. It runs for one year from activation at a time and is automatically extended by a further year unless either party terminates it in writing (email is sufficient) at least three months before the end of the current contract year. Benefits confirmed until the end of the partnership must be granted. The right to terminate for good cause, in particular in the event of repeated failure to grant confirmed benefits, remains unaffected.
Liability
MinibarClub is only liable for intent and gross negligence; liability for lost profits and consequential damage is excluded to the extent permitted by law. The partner hotel is solely responsible for granting benefits and for hotel services to guests.
Final provisions
Austrian law applies, excluding its conflict-of-law rules and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. The place of jurisdiction is Vienna. Changes to these partner terms will be communicated to the partner hotel by email at least four weeks before they take effect; if it does not object, they are deemed accepted.