Reservations without deposit or guarantee (non-guaranteed reservations) are sometimes referred to as 4pm- or 6pm-hold reservations. That is because by 4pm or 6pm (or whatever other time might be hotel policy-like possibly noon for a resort property), the hotel has the right to cancel the reservation if the guest has not yet arrived.

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Non-guaranteed reservations, such as 4pm- or 6pm-hold reservations, imply that the hotel holds the room until a specific time (e.g., 4pm or 6pm) on the day of arrival. If the guest does not arrive by that time and has not provided a deposit or guarantee, the hotel may cancel the reservation and offer the room to another guest. This policy allows hotels to manage their room inventory more effectively, especially during high-demand periods.

Reservations Without Deposit or Guarantee (Non-Guaranteed Reservations) Are Sometimes Referred