I am confused when the operator asks if my stay is for leisure or business when I make reservation. Why do they ask the question? Which one gets better rate?
2007-11-09 09:39:29 · 9 answers · asked by dumber 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Many times, business travelers have certain discounts available to them, through their company or association. Also, hotels have conferences, and it may be a way of asking if you are going to be joining a group. They also, like to room "lesiure" travellers, away from groups or business travellers, to avoid noise complaints. Also it helps with the demographics of the hotel's advertizing, and staffing.
2007-11-09 09:56:02 · answer #1 · answered by Foggy Idea 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
its usually best to reserve your hotel in advance. Although you hear a lot about "last minute deals", those opportunities are not that common really. Depending on what day of the week it is and where you are traveling, it's possible the hotel can become sold out or approach a higher level of occupancy. If you are on a budget then you should probably reserve in advance. If you've got extra money (should the room rates go up) you could always chance it in hopes of a lower rate by showing up and requesting a room.
2016-05-29 00:01:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah, the rates are the same for the same days of the week. My husband works at a hotel. The reason they ask this is mainly for demographic purposes...they know how to tailor their advertisements for the group of people most likely to be staying during certain parts of the year. Also, leisure travellers seldom overstay their reservations since they have to go back to work, but business travellers sometimes stay longer than they expected.
2007-11-09 09:55:43 · answer #3 · answered by missbeans 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a three fold answer for this.
1)The rates may be different but not usually
2)Hotels wiht a strong concierge staff will use this info to prep your room and give you advice an local activities and attractions
3)It helps there marketing department to know who they are attracting and who they are not
2007-11-09 10:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 06:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely possible, that's for sure
2016-07-30 06:50:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually the same rate. They sometimes ask this because of marketing research.
2007-11-09 10:23:46 · answer #7 · answered by Ambassador Z 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it probably is a difference...just like it is cheaper during the week instead of the weekend
2007-11-09 09:47:12 · answer #8 · answered by Volsfan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sometimes, business rate are HIGHER...
2007-11-09 09:46:41 · answer #9 · answered by Marie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋