What does the front desk advance payment mean?

Prepayment at the front desk refers to the operation that the hotel front desk collects part of the accommodation expenses before the guests check in. Paying in advance before the guests check in can effectively reduce the financial pressure of the hotel and ensure the guests' accommodation experience. When the guests check in at the hotel, the front desk will check the advance payment with the actual consumption amount and refund the extra expenses to the guests.

The advantage of prepaying at the front desk is that it can ensure the smooth progress of accommodation and avoid the situation that guests can't afford the accommodation. At the same time, advance payment can also effectively reduce the financial risk of hotels, especially for hotels in peak season. However, the advance payment also has some disadvantages, such as the guests may feel unhappy because of paying the deposit in advance, or the front desk will have a refund problem with the guests when they leave the store.

Prepayment at the front desk is a common payment method in the hotel industry. Suitable for different types of hotels, including budget, mid-range and high-end hotels. In addition to the hotel industry, front desk advance payment is also used in other industries, such as air tickets, tourism and other fields. In these areas, the advance payment is used to pay the fees before check-in or service, so as to ensure that the guests can successfully complete the scheduled service.