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Katherine
Beginner May 2021

All-day Resort room Block

Katherine, on April 28, 2020 at 1:44 AM Posted in Planning 0 2
I am planning my wedding at an all-inclusive resort and was wondering if anyone had any experience with the room booking. Is there a discount because of the large amount of people? If so, did all the guests have to book at once or did they allow a room block?

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Latest activity by Lynnie, on April 30, 2020 at 11:24 AM
  • Natalie
    Devoted December 2021
    Natalie ·
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    Some hotels require you to need at least 10-rooms to qualify for a discount. You will have to guarantee that a certain percentage will be picked-up (this is called attrition, and is normally 70%-80%). Your guests will also have a cut-off date, which is the last day to book their discounted date and is typically 30-60 days prior to group check-in.



    Since you’re having the wedding there, ask if there’s a “courtesy block” option. This may allow them to block a few rooms at a discount for your guests, without you having to guarantee that they’ll be reserved. This may call for a sooner cut-off date though, maybe 60+ days prior to group check-in.
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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Hi Katherine! Each hotel or chain has their own policy, so you just need to start asking around! The benefits of reserving a room block include guaranteeing availability for your guests and potential price discounts. You should make sure to ask if there’s a book-by date when they will no longer reserve rooms or continue to offer a discounted rate, and what happens if you don’t fill the number of rooms you requested. Some contracts will have you on the hook to pay for those rooms - so you need to be clear on the terms you’re agreeing to!


    This article has a great overview on everything you need to know about reserving rooms: How to Reserve Hotel Room Blocks for Your Wedding!

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