Benefits Of Hotel Room Blocks

By Stephen Allen


There are many advantage to reserving multiple rooms at a hotel. Hotel room blocks not only save a great deal of time, but often a lot of money as well. It also saves a lot of headache! Getting a block is a great way to manage incoming guests for any major occasion or special event that needs to be planned in advance.

One of the most common room blocks is for weddings. This is particularly the case when families are coming in from abroad or from other towns and cities to attend. Many of them may not know the area well, and so having a safe, comfortable accommodation available to them is a godsend. It also allows them to stay in-the-know and close to what is happening on a daily basis during their visit. Transportation also becomes a breeze to arrange for larger groups of people.

Having family staying in one place can be so beneficial in the long run. Aside from whatever event they may be in town for, family members staying at the same accommodation will get to spend more time catching up with one another. If they are in town for a wedding, then it's a great way to have a family reunion at the same time!

Another benefit of blocking off a number of rooms is the discounts often available as a result. Many hotels, and airlines, have great offers on packages when booked by groups. This could include things like meals or other amenities at the location, as well as hugely reduced prices for larger groups on great rooms.

Having a room block is also good for conferences that are out of town, particularly when the company is sending its employees. You can also use room blocks for school trips or trips organized by a club. Many people use this method when traveling to festivals like Carnival in places like Trinidad in the Caribbean every year. You can book well in advance for some of these!

Most room blocks tend to be about 9 rooms and up. It is important to know what type of room block you need based on the needs of those who will be staying there. A website like Skipper is very good at eliminating a lot of the guesswork and making the process easier for couples planning their wedding and the arrival of their guests.

Courtesy room blocks are best advised for wedding parties. This is because any rooms that aren't booked by a certain date won't incur an extra fee. However, a guaranteed block, which is a lot less flexible, usually requires a deposit of some sort in order to secure the block.

A booking agreement is an important part of this entire process and must be read carefully after negotiating. There will often be a cut off date for guests to make their bookings, after which rooms might be unavailable. Hotels can also add rooms if the entire block is booked and there are most guests who need to be accommodated. Some agreements may have a penalty for unused rooms and other might be very flexible on their terms.




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