Advantages 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.

Blocking off rooms for a wedding is a great idea, especially in instances where a lot of family might be coming in from out of town or even abroad and are unfamiliar with the area. It allows the family members to have a safe and comfortable place to stay, whilst remaining in proximity of the festivities. Furthermore, it makes organizing transportation for groups to and from the hotel easier as well.

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.

It is important to read or negotiate the booking agreement as thoroughly as possible before committing. Some hotels will release any unfilled rooms a certain period before the event, such as 30 days. Some will charge a penalty for unused rooms, while others can be very flexible in what they offer in terms of upfront payment or bookings by a certain time. If all rooms are booked by any given date, some hotels will allow more rooms to be added for further guests if necessary.




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