The Hotel is at liberty to confirm the booking of the room in writing.. The contractual partners are the Hotel and the Customer. If a third party makes the booking on behalf of the Customer, that party shall be jointly and severally liable with the Customer for all obligations arising from the accommodation contract, provided the Hotel has received a corresponding declaration from the third party. All claims against the Hotel shall generally be subject to a limitation period of one year from the commencement of the standard limitation , which is dependent on the claimant’s knowledge. Claims for damages shall expire after five years, regardless of knowledge. The shortening of the limitation period does not app