Sunday 27 November 2016

How Hotel Room Blocks Can Be Beneficial

By Stephen Allen


There are lots of benefits to booking a number of rooms in advance. By opting for hotel room blocks, you can save yourself money and hassle as well as time. It's a good option to take into consideration if you have an important event approaching that needs planning 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.

A room block is also a great option for major conferences, particularly if a company has to pay for its employees to go. School trips or club trips abroad can make this type of option very useful. Even annual festivals such as Carnival in the Caribbean become more appealing when one is safe in the knowledge that there is a room block well in advance to accommodate a large group of travelers.

Most room blocks require you to book about 9 rooms plus. There are different kinds of room block depending on your guests' needs. You can use a site like Skipper to plan easily and efficiently for your wedding guests. Sites like this help save a lot of time and headache!

A courtesy room block is generally advised when it comes to weddings. The reason for this is that there is no additional fee for any rooms that are not filled when the time comes. A guaranteed room block requires a down payment in advance to secure the room, by committing financially to a certain amount of the total rooms needed.

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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