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.

It's great to have family members all located in the same place for an important event like a wedding, especially if they normally aren't all together in one spot. Being at the same hotel means they can catch up with each other. This could be the perfect time for a family reunion in conjunction with the wedding!

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.

You should always be sure of your booking agreement before signing anything. Know if the hotel is going to release unfilled rooms by a certain date, like thirty days before the guests arrive. Also know if you will have to pay a penalty for any unused rooms, or if your plan is more flexible. Be sure to find out the possibility of the hotel having more rooms available if you need them, should the room block be entirely filled in advance. Most hotels will be more than happy to accommodate any of your remaining guests in this event.




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