How to book a day use hotel room

HotelsByDay offers three convenient payment options:

• Pay Now - Usually offers better rates and includes free cancellation up to 25 hours prior to check-in time. Payment is processed immediately when you complete your booking.
• Pay Later - Does not require a credit card during booking. You pay at check-in at the hotel, and you can cancel anytime at no penalty.
• Hold with Card - Available at select hotels. Hold your reservation by providing your credit card details. Cancel at no charge when over 25 hours prior to check-in. After that point, your card will be charged even if you're unable to make it to your reservation

All payment options require you to present a valid ID and credit card at check-in that matches the name on your reservation for incidental holds, regardless of which payment method you choose.

HotelsByDay offers flexible pre-set time periods, or time-bands, that range from 3 to 11 hours. You cannot book a room "by the hour". These time-bands are designed to be more convenient and offer better value than booking minute by minute or hourly.        

Learn more about "How It Works".

When you need a room for part of the day, you search for the location and date. You can then browse hotels based on their rates, available time-bands, amenities, and more. The time-bands are predetermined and range from 3 to 11 hours.    

No, you do not need to contact the hotel directly to confirm your booking yourself. Your booking is confirmed immediately upon completion. HotelsByDay transmits your booking details to the hotel. While these details are typically entered into the hotel's internal reservation system on the day of your check-in, the hotel is notified of your confirmed booking. 
All you need to do is arrive at the hotel with a copy of your reservation confirmation, a valid ID, and a credit card that matches the name on your reservation. 
Please note that regardless if you pre-paid for the room or not, the hotel will place a temporary hold (sometimes referred to as an incidental hold or pre-authorization) on your credit card at check-in to cover potential extra charges or damages during your stay. This hold is typically released or refunded within four business days if there are no issues.

Yes, after booking you will be directed to a confirmation screen and you will also receive an email from us immediately upon booking. If you do not see it in your inbox, we suggest checking your spam folder as it may have inadvertently been labeled as spam.