Here is all the information you need to get around, including local facilities, language and currency.
Time Zone
GMT -4 hours
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 17% 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, 2008
Good Friday
March 21, 2008
Bermuda Day
May 26, 2008
Queen's Birthday
June 16, 2008
Emancipation Day
July 31, 2008
Somer's Day
August 1, 2008
Labour Day
September 1, 2008
National Heroes Day
October 13, 2008
Remembrance Day
November 11, 2008
Christmas Day
December 25, 2008
Boxing Day
December 26, 2008
Local Event
Events
Date
Events Details
Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts 2008
January 15-February 23, 2008
A variety of visiting performance artists. This year's acts include theatre, comedy, magic, opera, and more.
Bermuda International Race Weekend 2008
January 18-20, 2008
This event features the only International half Marathon and Marathon in Bermuda.
Bermuda Love Festival 2008
February 15-18, 2008
This February, guests from all over the world are invited to “feel the love” with their significant others at a variety of romantic events on our island paradise.
Bermuda Gourmet Getaway
February 28–March 3, 2008
Bermuda International
Film Festival 2008
March 28 – April 5, 2008
XL Bermuda Open 2008
April 21 – 27, 2008
70th Annual Exhibition
April 17-19, 2008
This is a three day event showcasing Bermuda's agriculture, livestock and history at the Botanical Gardens.
Bermuda End-To-End 2008
May 3, 2008
Newport to Bermuda Yacht Race 2008
June 20-28, 2008
Cup Match Festival 2008
July 31-August 1, 2008
A two-day cricket match between East and West End cricket clubs.
