The hotel does not accept guarantee-free applications. What does this mean?

Hello, first of all, when making reservations, some hotels will require a credit card guarantee (Alipay guarantee can also be used on the eLong domestic hotel page) due to lack of room availability. In order to reduce the number of no-shows, the hotel will ask for a credit card guarantee. . If the guest does not show up as booked, the hotel will deduct part or all of the room charge. Generally, guarantees are required: a. Peak tourist seasons or hot spots; b. Hotels during exhibitions or national holidays; c. The retention time exceeds hotel restrictions, etc.

Some guests will be unable to guarantee the reservation due to reasons such as not having a credit card, so they will contact the hotel to negotiate and apply for a non-guaranteed reservation. If the hotel is marked "Does not accept guarantee-free applications", it means that a guarantee is required.

Hope this helps!