Rules and Regulations
INN POLICY/HOUSE RULES
We strive to provide our guests with an exceptionally clean, safe, and friendly Inn experience. The following Inn Policy/House Rules have been established based on industry standards, management and operational procedures, and our personal experience of owning and operating the Bar-Mel Inn. These Inn Policy/House Rules are considered a part of our reservation agreement with you. As our Inn guest, by reading and signing your Inn registration you are agreeing to abide by all our Inn Policy/House Rules, terms and conditions, and procedures. These Inn Policy/House Rules are presented here to help promote our guests’ safety and enjoyment and to ensure that each guest is aware of the understandings between the Bar-Mel Inn and the guest. Our Inn Policy/House Rules may change from time to time, so please check back often.
100% SMOKE-FREE
For safety and to assure that our facility is not exposed to items or actions that create an odor which is unhealthy and objectionable to our guests and staff, and that is difficult to remove from the air, carpet, walls, and furniture we do not permit smoking tobacco, marijuana, illegal drugs, e-cigarettes, vape pens, vaping, cartridges containing the liquid of nicotine, hookahs, incense, cooking, cigars, candle burning, the use or diffusing of patchouli oil or other strong-smelling plant-based essential oils or synthetic products in our facility. Guests are encouraged to notify Front Desk staff immediately if they smell cigarette, marijuana, or other objectionable odors. This policy is not intended to stop people from smoking, but to regulate where they smoke and how it affects others. A Designated Smoking Area is provided outside and away from the building. Marijuana is always prohibited.
CANDLE, INCENSE, ESSENTIAL OILS
Candle, incense, essential oils (diffusing, vaporizing, etc.) are prohibited. These items and activities will be treated as smoking, a fine accessed, and the guest may be evicted with no refunds.
NO-COOKING, COOKING APPLIANCES, COMBUSTIBLES, OR FIREWORKS
The safety of our guests, staff, and this facility is extremely important to us. Except for the microwave and refrigerator units that the Inn provides, preparation of food in guest rooms by any type of cooking appliances is prohibited. A minimum fee of $300.00 will be charged for cooking in a room, including, but not limited to hot plates, toaster ovens, water heaters, rice cookers, combustible, open flame, barbecue grill, burners, heating appliance, or any other item intended for cooking. Open fires, flames or cooking grills, either charcoal or gas, and fireworks are not allowed anywhere on Inn property.
GUARANTEED RESERVATIONS
All reservations must be guaranteed with a valid major credit card. Guests must be 18 years and older. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover Card. We do not charge your credit card at the time you make your reservations. Your credit card guarantees your reservations. Please make sure to receive a reservation confirmation number when you make a reservation. Reservations must be cancelled Forty-eight (48 hours), Inn time, prior to your arrival date, to avoid a one (1) room night, plus tax cancellation fee. Reservations will be held until 11:00 a.m. the morning following your scheduled arrival date. If you have not checked in by that time, a NO-SHOW charge of one room night, plus tax will be charged to your credit card and the balance of your reservations will be cancelled. Bar-Mel Inn is not responsible for weather conditions, personal emergencies, or schedule changes.
CHECK-IN TIME: 2:00 PM
EARLY CHECK-IN/PRE-REGISTRATION
Early check-in is offered based on availability. If you require a guaranteed check-in for arrival prior to 2 PM. then Pre-Registration and payment may be required. Please contact Front Desk staff directly to make reservations and complete a credit card authorization form prior to your arrival (864)-852-2971.
CHECK-IN REQUIREMENTS
Guests must be at least 18 years of age to check in at Bar-Mel Inn. In the interests of security and to prevent fraud, guests are required to confirm their identity by providing their valid government issued photo identification (State driver’s license, passport, etc.) at check-in. A valid, signed, and pre-approved credit card in the name of the guest registration is also required.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION AT CHECK-IN
We are now required to have pre-authorized credit cards/debit cards at check-in. A pre-authorization is a temporary hold of a specific amount of your available credit limit balance placed on your credit/debit card for the full amount of your intended stay, plus tax plus security deposit ($20 for Guests staying less than a week or $100 for Guests staying week or longer). All credit/debit cards are pre-authorized at check-in. Pre-authorization is not a charge to your account, it is a hold on those funds. Once your actual charge is posted at check-out it can take anywhere from 24 hours to 30 days for the original pre-authorization to be removed by your bank. Generally, most banks release the hold within 3-5 days. It is your responsibility to be aware of how your bank handles all your transactions, including pre-authorizations. We are unable to remove pre-authorizations directly through our Inn.
GUEST REGISTRATION
We require valid contact information from the guest making the reservations including first and last name, address, phone number, email, and signature. The names of all guests occupying the room must be registered. Information regarding your license plate/car description is also gathered at check-in for security.
CHECK-OUT TIME / PROCEDURE
Room rental period expires at 11:00 a.m. Additional day charge, plus tax may apply for late checkout. Check-out time is 11 a.m. Please check-out with Front Desk so that housekeeping may begin cleaning your room as soon as possible. If you require a later check-out, please contact Front Desk prior to the day of your departure and we will do our best to accommodate your request. A charge may apply for late check-out. The release of the Security Deposit for cash paying customers is subject to a walk through with the Guest of the room.
EARLY DEPARTURE
Guests who check out of the Inn after 11:00 a.m. and prior to their scheduled departure date are subject to an early departure fee of one night, plus tax.
DURATION OF STAY
For our extended stay guests. The length of stay in the same room will not exceed 12 weeks, NO EXCEPTIONS. Guests will be required to change their rooms to another available room.
SPECIAL REQUESTS
We will make every effort to honor special requests such as a specific floor or room number, adjoining rooms, roll-away beds, refrigerator/microwaves, etc. upon your arrival. All special requests are noted on reservations and we will do our best to accommodate. However, the availability of these items cannot be guaranteed in advance.
MICROWAVE/REFRIGERATOR
Except for the microwave and refrigerator units that the Inn provides, preparation of food in guest rooms by any type of cooking appliances is prohibited. All rooms have a microwave and refrigerator unit. We ask that you refrain from microwaving any pungent food as the odor is difficult to remove from fabric, a cleaning fee may be assessed. Most commercially prepared food intended for the microwave has not previously caused a problem, so we suggest that option. Microwaving your fresh caught trout will be an issue.
PAYMENT
We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover Card. Pursuant to credit card agreements, credit cards are not valid unless signed by the cardholder. Credit cards must be signed. Cash (USD) payment is welcomed with a signed and pre-authorized credit card. All guests are required to present a valid major credit card and government issued photo identification even if guests are planning on paying in cash upon check-out. Checks and foreign currency not accepted. Non-payment will result in automatic check-out, removal of Guests’ personal effects from the room and unpaid accounts will be turned over to Collection Agencies and the Guest will be responsible for any collection charges plus 20% inconvenience fee.
CHECKS AND CHECK CASHING
We do not accept checks. We do not provide check cashing services.
DEBIT CARD/CREDIT CARD HOLDERS
Your credit card is not valid unless signed. We will refuse an unsigned card. Your Debit or Credit Card will be pre-authorized at check-in for the full amount of your stay. The pre-authorization will HOLD the funds until check-out, at which time the amount actually incurred during your stay will be charged. If you change your method of payment at check-out or change the length of your stay, your bank may not post the changes to your account immediately. Bar-Mel Inn has no control over the policies of your bank and will not be held liable for any “insufficient funds” penalties or any other resulting fees or charges. It is your responsibility to fully understand the manner in which your bank processes pre-authorizations and charges to your debit or credit card. Some banks hold pending authorizations for up to 30 days.
DEPOSITS AND GUARANTEES
There is no deposit required to make an individual room reservation. However, a major credit card is required at the time of booking to guarantee the room and secure the reservation period.
RESERVATION AND PAYMENT FOR GUESTS BY PRIVATE THIRD PARTIES
Generally, third party payment is not permitted. In the case of paying for a family member if you will not be physically present at the Inn, we require prior completion and approval of a Credit Card Authorization form including a copy of your driver’s license and the front and back of your signed credit card. You will be responsible for any and all damages and loss. We reserve the right to refuse reservation at any time for any reason.
CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION BY CORPORATE THIRD PARTIES
Please contact Bar-Mel Inn reservations department at least 24 hours prior to guest’s arrival to request a Credit Card Authorization form. We are open 24 hours, (864)-852-2971. We must receive the information by fax (864)-852-4878 and process the approval for your reservations prior to the guest’s arrival.
RATES
All rates are quoted in United States currency, include tax. Rates may increase without notice. Rates as advertised are subject to change at any time and may increase or decrease at the Inn’s discretion. Rates are based on one double bedroom (1-2 occupancy), one king bedroom (1-2 occupancy) and two double bedroom (1-4) occupancy and are subject to availability.
RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE
Bar-Mel Inn is privately owned and operated. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason(s) that does not violate Federal or State laws. Bar-Mel Inn has a zero tolerance policy in which we will refuse to admit or refuse service or accommodation in our Inn or may remove a person, without refund, who refuses to abide by the reasonable standards and policies established by the State of South Carolina and the owners for the operation and management of the Inn. Bar-Mel Inn will refuse service or evict a guest: for refusal or failure to pay for accommodations, is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicating substance and acts in a disorderly fashion as to disturb the peace of other guests or is not in compliance with state liquor laws; acts in a disorderly fashion as to disturb the peace of other guests; is unable to properly supervise their children at all times, seeks to use the Inn for an unlawful purpose; seeks to bring into the Inn: an unlawfully possessed firearm; or something, including an explosive or hazardous or toxic substance, that is unlawful to possess and that may be dangerous to other persons; destroys, damages, defaces, or threatens harm to Inn property or guests; causes or permits persons to exceed the maximum allowable occupancy of room, refuses to abide by the reasonable standards or policies established by Bar-Mel Inn for the operation and management of our Inn.
QUIET HOURS
10:00 p.m. to 9 a.m. If you become aware of a disruptive guest, please contact Front Desk staff immediately by room phone or in person. Televisions, voices, or other devices must be kept at a respectful low level at all times. Doors should be opened and closed quietly. No congregating or running in halls.
VISITORS
No visitors after 10:00 p.m. Visitors must notify Front Desk upon their arrival. Visitors must be accompanied by the registered guest at all times. Visitors are not allowed to use guest amenities including the hot tub, continental breakfast, or Wi-Fi. As a registered guest, you are responsible for your visitor at all times.
DISCOUNTS
We do not offer discounted room rates for participation or employment in organizations such as AAA, AARP, government employees, etc.
CANCELLATION
Bar-Mel Inn is not responsible for weather conditions, personal emergencies, or schedule changes. Reservations must be cancelled forty-eight (48 hours) Inn time, prior to your arrival date, in order to avoid a one (1) night full room cancellation fee. If reservations are cancelled less than 48 hours before the arrival date, your credit card may be charged the full room charge plus taxes. If you are staying more than one (1) night, only the first night and taxes will be charged. If you cancel any reservation, you must obtain and save the cancellation number for your records.
NO SHOW CHARGES
Failure to check in on the scheduled arrival date for a reservation guaranteed with a credit card will result in a No-Show fee being charged to your credit card. You will only be charged the first night, one (1) night’s full room rate plus taxes and the balance of the reservation will be cancelled.
GROUP RESERVATIONS
Large group/Block reservations must be cancelled eight (8) weeks prior to arrival date. Reservations cancelled after that date may be charged one (1) full room charge plus tax for each room reserved and the balance of their reservations cancelled.
DO-NOT DISTURB AND ACCESS TO ROOMS
To provide all our guests with an exceptionally clean and safe Inn experience, we provide daily housekeeping. Our Housekeeping Staff will honor the “IN” door hanger once during a twelve-hour period indicating that the room is occupied. The Housekeeping Staff is required to enter the room at subsequent times to clean the room, check for safety, and verify the condition of the room. Management reserves the right to enter a room with a known status of “IN” for reasonable purposes, such as an emergency, housekeeping, maintenance, verify that the room, its furnishings, and mechanical equipment are intact, or to address or prevent a violation of our Inn Policy/House Rules. In the event of suspected illegal activity, management reserves the right to summon law enforcement to aid in eviction. The right to privacy ends when a Inn Policy/House Rule is broken. Law enforcement will be granted immediate access to Inn property and rooms of evicted guests.
CHILDREN
Well behaved children of all ages are welcomed. Children aged 12 and under stay for free when sharing a room with one or more paying adult(s), using existing bedding. As the parents, guardians, or chaperones of children you are personally and legally responsible for and must supervise them at all times. For safety reasons, please do not leave children unattended in guest rooms or allow them to roam the Inn property unsupervised.
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
Room occupancy requirements are based on fire code/fire safety restrictions. One double bedroom maximum occupancy is 2, King or two double bed maximum occupancy is 4. If you exceed the maximum number of guests allowed, you will be asked to rent another guestroom for proper accommodations or vacate the Inn.
HOUSEKEEPING/ROOM INSPECTION
Housekeeping is provided daily between the hours of 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This is a 100 % NON-SMOKING Inn, including medical marijuana. Rooms are cleaned and inspected daily, and a detailed log is maintained on each room and linen. Rooms are rented to guests in appropriate condition without any prohibited odor. Housekeeping and Front Desk staff are trained and skilled in identifying the odors from prohibited items. If our investigation concludes that you have smoked in your room, cooked, or brought a prohibited item into our facility, you will be fined, and evicted without any refund.
LINEN CHANGING
Your comfort is very important to us. For guests staying more than 3 nights, bed linen is changed on a rotation schedule (every 4th day for guests staying longer than 3 nights). Used towels are exchanged for fresh towels daily. If Housekeeping is unable to change a bed due to personal items left on a bed, a note will be left. Housekeeping will be happy to make your beds each day if all personal items are removed. Please contact our Front Desk staff if you have any additional questions or concerns.
LOST & FOUND POLICY
Bar-Mel Inn assumes no liability for lost, misplaced, stolen, or damaged valuables or belongings. If you discover that you have left behind something of value to you, please call us immediately (864)-852-2971 and we will try to assist you in locating your lost item.
FOUND ITEMS
Bar-Mel Inn is not responsible for any item left behind by a guest. However, any item, with the exception of perishable items, left behind by our guests and found after departure by Housekeeping will be collected, logged in, and kept in a secure location for collection by the owner for up to fourteen (14) days. Reasonable effort will be made to notify the guest that an item has found. Perishable items, underwear, and miscellaneous toiletries are discarded.
RETURN
We would be happy to return your lost item(s) to you by United States Postal Service. Sorry, no UPS or FED EX deliveries. Your credit card will be charged packaging and postage, plus a $10.00 handling fee. A separate receipt will be mailed to you. Bar-Mel Inn is not responsible for any item lost or misdirected during shipment by the United States Postal Service. Please contact the USPS Customer Service Department at 1-800-275-8777.
UNCLAIMED ITEMS/NO CONTACT
Lost & Found items are held for fourteen (14) days while we attempt to contact the guest. If guest contact information is incorrect or cell phone mailbox is full and we are unable to contact the guest during the fourteen (14) day holding period, the unclaimed item(s) are thrown away, given to local organizations, or disposed of accordingly by Bar-Mel Inn.
ALCOHOL POLICY
Registered guests of legal age who choose to bring their own alcoholic beverages must consume those in their room. Alcohol is not allowed in public areas such as the lobby, halls, etc.
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
The safety and security of our guests and staff is extremely important to us. Our Firearms and Weapons Policy is designed for the protection of our guests, vendors, staff, and owners, and pertains to the presence of firearms and weapons on Inn premises. Bar-Mel Inn recognize that guests and vendors may legally possess firearms or weapons for a variety of legitimate purposes. This policy has been developed to create a safe environment by providing appropriate guidance over the custody of firearms and weapons on our premises. Bar-Mel Inn is private property. Guests, who are lawfully permitted to possess a firearm or weapon, may bring such onto our Inn premises for storage purposes only, with the understanding that they are personally responsible for following:
•Guests must abide by all Federal, State, and local laws.
•Firearm and weapons must be appropriately registered.
•Firearms must be unloaded
•No cleaning of firearms is permitted on Inn premises.
•Firearms and weapons must be safeguarded and secured in either a locked, hard sided firearm container or a soft gun case provided by the guest at all times and clearly labeled with their name and contact information.
Guests and vendors who fail to abide by our policy may be asked to leave the Inn premises, are subject to trespass and may be subject to further legal action. Exempted from this policy are law enforcement officers and designated military personnel who are on-duty and required to carry firearms in the performance of their duties. No exemption to this policy is allowed for private persons, even those licensed and permitted to carry a firearm openly or concealed under local, state, or federal law, are exempt from this policy. It is our policy to promptly turn over any firearms left on the property to the McCormick County Sheriff’s Office if we are unable to contact the owner. Questions concerning these policies or its implementation may be addressed to the Inn owners directly (864)-852-2971.
BICYCLES/HOVER BOARDS/ROLLER BLADES
Bicycles, Hover boards, and roller blades are not permitted in guest rooms. Depending on available space, Front Desk staff will be happy to secure these items in our mechanical or storage room. We assume no liability for theft, loss, and/or damage, and you waive all such liability.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OR FIRE
Please notify Front Desk in the event of a fire or other emergency. A map that shows emergency exits can be found on the back of your room door and in the Guest Information Notebook located in each guest room.
FIRE SAFETY POLICY
The Inn is fully equipped with smoke detectors, fire safety information in Guest Room Notebook, and emergency evacuation plans on the door of each guest room. Please review this important information.
NO IN-ROOM PARTY
Bar-Mel Inn enforces a No In-Room Party Policy to ensure we can protect the Inn and our guests at all times. No parties, loud disturbances and/or noise-nuisance are allowed or tolerated on these premises. In the event of a disturbance, one polite request (warning) will be given to reduce the noise. If our request is not followed, the guest will be asked to leave the Inn without refund. Registered guest(s) is responsible for all persons visiting. Non-Registered visitors are only permitted until 10:00 P.M. If found with more “people” not listed on the Guest Registration Form after 10:00 P.M. your stay will be considered a party. You will be ordered to vacate the premises without refund and may be access Guest Compensation Disturbance Fee.
FREE WiFi ACCESS
Access to our WiFi is free for our registered guests. The Inn WiFi access code is subject to change without notice. WiFi signals are subject to change without notice depending on the room’s location, the status of our WiFi-equipment, and interference from other local wireless signals. Bar-Mel Inn assumes no liability for guest use.
ENFORCEMENT
All staff is trained and required to respond to potential violations of our Inn Policy/House Rules. Guests who refuse to abide by the reasonable standards and policies established by Bar-Mel Inn for safety of all guests, staff, owners, property, and the operation and management of the Inn will be evicted, with no refund. In addition to the room charge, a minimum $300.00 cleaning fee per room will be charged for infraction(s) of our Inn Policy/House Rules.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Bar-Mel Inn makes its best efforts to ensure that all the information published is accurate. However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given that the published information provided is error free. Bar-Mel Inn does not accept liability for any errors and/or omissions and reserves the right to change the information published at any time and without notice.
ILLNESS AND EPIDEMICS
Bar-Mel Inn reserves the right to refuse accommodations to a guest arriving with a contagious disease. In cases where sickness occurs during the stay, please notify the Front Desk staff. In the case of serious sickness, you may be requested to receive appropriate health care from a nearby healthcare facility. During epidemics we are entitled to employ precautionary measures within our judgment or as required by local authorities. We may charge you a room cleaning fee as we deem appropriate under the circumstances.
INFESTATION
The cleanliness of our rooms is extremely important to our guests. If you bring any infestation into your room or onto our Inn premises, we may charge you for any and all costs and expenses, including immediate or urgent response requirements and loss of room revenue, that we deem necessary to address the infestation.
STAY AND PARKING AT OWN RISK
Your stay is at your own risk. The Inn is not responsible for any health conditions you experience as a result of having stayed at Bar-Mel Inn. All vehicle(s) must be listed on the registration at check-in. Parking for registered guest(s) is free. All vehicles are parked at the risk of the owner. Bar-Mel Inn shall not assume liability or responsibility for any vehicle, occupants, or contents while operated or parked on the Inn property. If a vehicle is left in the Inn parking lot after the guest has departed without the written consent of the Inn, the Inn reserves the right to have the vehicle towed at the owner’s expense. No vehicle repairs on Inn premises.
DAMAGE AND/OR THEFT OF INN PROPERTY
You are liable for any damage howsoever caused (whether by the deliberate, negligent, or reckless act) to the room (s), Inn’s premises or property caused by you or any person in your party whether or not staying at the Inn during your stay. Bar-Mel Inn reserves the right to retain your credit card and/or debit card details as presented at registration and charge or debit the credit /debit card such amounts as it shall in its sole discretion deem necessary to compensate or make good the cost or expenses incurred or suffered by Bar-Mel Inn as a result of the aforesaid. Should this damage come to light after the guest has departed, we reserve the right and you hereby authorize us to charge your credit or debit card for any damage incurred to your room or the Inn property during your stay, including and without limitation for all property damage, missing or damaged items, smoking fee, cleaning fee, guest compensation, etc. We will make every effort to rectify any damage internally prior to contracting specialist to make the repairs, and therefore will make every effort to keep any costs that the guest would incur to a minimum.
DAMAGE DISCOVERED AFTER CHECK-OUT
Guest Rooms found with waste strewn around, in complete disorder, and/or “trashed” will be subject to maintenance deep cleaning fee, administration fee and/or third-party fees.
DAMAGE TO ROOM
Damage to rooms, fixtures, furnishing and equipment including the removal of electronic equipment, towels, artwork, etc. will be charge at 120% of full and new replacement value plus any shipping and handling charges. Any damage to Inn property, whether accidental or willful, is the responsibility of the registered guest for each room. Any costs associated with repairs and/or replacement will be charged to the credit card of the registered guest. In extreme cases, criminal charges will be pursued.
DAMAGE TO MATTRESSES AND BEDDING
Damage to mattresses and linen including towels, mattress pads, sheets, bedspreads, blankets resulting from the use of body oils, make-up, shoe-polish, etc. will result in a charge for the special cleaning, repair or replacement of the damaged article.
DAMAGE OR TAMPERING WITH FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS/FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Bar-Mel Inn reserve the right to act against any guest or visitor found to have tampered or interfered with any detection equipment throughout the Inn, including detector heads in public areas, guest rooms, break glass points and fire extinguishers. Guests or visitors found to have tampered with any fire detection or fire-fighting equipment will be charged with any costs incurred by the Inn due to their actions and will be evicted from the Inn. Depending on the severity of the guest actions, law enforcement may become involved at the Inn’s discretion. Should the fact that fire-fighting or detection equipment had been tampered with come to light after the guest has departed, we reserve the right and you hereby authorize us to charge your credit or debit card for any damage incurred to your room or the Inn property during your stay, including and without limitation for all property damage, missing or damaged items, smoking fee, cleaning fee, guest compensation, etc.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATION TO THE INN POLICY/HOUSE RULES
Bar-Mel Inn reserves the right to amend, modify, change, cancel, vary or add to these Inn Policies/House Rules or the arrangements and content featured on our Inn website at any time without prior notice. Please check our website regularly for updates to Inn Policy/House Rules. Any modification to these Inn Policy/House Rules that occurs before your departure is considered a part of your reservation’s agreement with us. A copy of these Inn Policy/House Rules is in the Guest Room Notebook, and available from Front Desk staff upon request.