Time Zone
GMT -4 hours
Here is all the information you need to get around, including local facilities, language and currency.
Language
English is the official language of Bermuda. At the hotel, some of our international staff can also assist you in many other languages such as German, French, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu, Thai, Bahasa and Arabic.
Currency
Unit Used: Bermuda Dollar
Unit in Note: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Generally Accepted Currency: USD, BMD
Remarks: USD are widely accepted everywhere and are at par with BMD. No Bermuda Dollars are necessary. ATM's will dispense Bermuda Dollars only.
Electrical Standard
Local voltage is 110 to 120 volts AC.
Will accept UK plug adaptors and European plug adaptors.
Shopping Hours
Monday to Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed, except for Royal Naval Dockyards which are open from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday's are late night shopping on Front Street between April and October, when the shops are open until 10pm.
Banking Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed
City centre shopping area
Elbow Beach to Hamilton is just 2 miles, 5 minutes by taxi.
Hospital, 24hrs Clinic
The nearest emergency facility is the King Edward V Memorial hospital 1 mile away, 3 minutes by taxi.
Banking
Two convenient banking facilites are located around the hotel.
Bank of Bermuda located in Hamilton
Bank of Butterfield located in Hamilton
Tips on Tipping
Tipping is customary in Bermuda although not to the same extent as in America, where a tip is seen as part of the salary expectations.
A service charge is customarily added to hotel and resort bills, which covers everything from baggage handling to maid service, however if you feel it appropriate to give additional tips they are always welcome.
Most restaurants will add on a 15% service charge, this will cover all service expectations, so be sure not to double up on the tip.
Taxi drivers would expect a tip at your discretion, between 10% and 15%. Likewise airport porters would appreciate a tip of approximately a dollar a bag.
Public Holidays
| Public Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2012 |
| Good Friday | April 6, 2012 |
| Bermuda Day | May 24, 2012 |
| National Heroes Day | June 18, 2012 |
| Emancipation Day | August 2, 2012 |
| Somer's Day | August 3, 2012 |
| Labour Day | September 3, 2012 |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, 2012 |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2012 |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2012 |
Local Events
| Events | Date | Events Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bermuda Marathon Weekend | January 13 – 15, 2012 |  • Useful link |
| Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts 2012 | January 17 – February 26, 2012 | • Useful link |
| Bermuda International Film Festival 2012 | March 2012 | • Useful link |
| 74th Annual Exhibition | April 19 - 21 2012 | • Useful link |
| Bermuda End-To-End 2012 | May 5, 2012 | • Useful link |
| Newport Bermuda Race 2012 | June 15, 2012 | • Useful link |
| Bermuda Big Game Classic 2012 | July 11-15, 2012 | • Useful link |
| Cup Match Festival 2012 | August 2 -3, 2012 | A two-day cricket match between East and West End cricket clubs. |
| 5th Bermuda International Beach Tennis Tournament 2012 | August 2012 | • Useful link |
| 30th PGA Grand Slam of Golf | October 22 – 24, 2012 | • Useful link |
| The 2012 World Rugby Classic | November 2012 | • Useful link |
Please visit Bermuda Tourism Department website to view all the upcoming events in Bermuda.
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T: +1 (441) 236 3535
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