Time-Based Rule in Hotel Rank Channel Manager
Key Benefits of Time-Based Rule for Hotel Operations
Discover how the Time‑Based Hotel Pricing Rule from HotelRank transforms your hotel’s revenue strategy by dynamically adjusting room rates based on the time of day and booking window. This intelligent pricing feature empowers hoteliers to optimize income through granular control of hourly pricing, tailored discounts, and surge rates—perfect for property types like airport terminals, transit hotels, or city center stays.
With the Time‑Based Hotel Pricing Rule, you can offer attractive day‑use rates, evening specials, and late‑night surcharges without requiring manual updates. For example, set a ₹1,200 rate for check‑ins between 9 AM–2 PM (day‑use), apply a 20% discount for bookings after 6 PM, or introduce a ₹300 surcharge for peak hours (4 PM–8 PM). These automated time‑slot rates ensure no room goes unsold, helping you maximize revenue every day.
Maximize Revenue with Flexible Hourly Rates
You can charge premium rates during high-demand hours and offer competitive rates during slower periods. This is especially beneficial for properties offering day-use rooms, airport hotels, or hotels near business hubs.
Example:
Between 9 AM and 2 PM → 1,200 for day-use
Check-in after 8 PM → Offer a special night-only rate at 2,500
Peak hour (4 PM–8 PM) check-in → Add 300 as a surge fee
Better Inventory Management
Utilizing Time-Based Pricing helps fill gaps in occupancy by targeting short-stay guests, business travelers, or transit customers who don’t need an overnight stay. Ideal for hotels that operate on a 24-hour model, especially near transport hubs like railway stations, airports, or bus terminals.
Improved Operational Planning
Knowing when your rooms are likely to be booked helps front office, housekeeping, and room service teams manage workflows efficiently, leading to smoother operations and better guest experiences.
Attract Last-Minute Bookings
Encourage late-hour bookings by offering targeted discounts for rooms that would otherwise go unsold that day.
Example:
Booking made after 6 PM for same-day check-in → Flat 20% discount
What is a Time-Based Rule?
HotelRank’s solution is entirely cloud‑based and syncs instantly with all your OTAs and booking platforms, so your Time‑Based Hotel Pricing Rule works seamlessly across all channels. This smart tool also provides better operational clarity—your front desk, housekeeping, and staff can work efficiently with clear check‑in time expectations.
Whether you manage a boutique 10-room homestay or a multi-unit transit property, the Time‑Based Hotel Pricing Rule ensures you capture every opportunity to convert time-sensitive traffic into revenue. Automate smarter hourly pricing, eliminate idle inventory, and position your hotel ahead of the competition—all with minimal effort.
Frequently Asked questions
The Time-Based Rule allows hotels to set dynamic pricing and availability based on specific hours of the day, enabling real-time rate flexibility.
By customizing pricing during peak and off-peak hours, hotels can capture short-term, high-intent guests and avoid unsold inventory.
Yes, you can create multiple time slots (e.g., morning, afternoon, evening) with separate pricing and availability.
While especially useful for airport, transit, and business hotels, any property can benefit from better demand management using Time-Based Rules.
Yes, the Hotel Rank Channel Manager syncs all rules with connected OTAs and your direct booking engine in real-time.
Your availability remains open, and regular rules (such as Occupancy or Last-Minute) will continue to work alongside.
Yes, you have full control to enable or disable rules per room type or rate plan.
Yes, our on-boarding and support teams provide complete training and help you set up your first Time-Based pricing model.
Simply contact our Partner Service Team to activate this feature or schedule a setup session through your Hotel Rank dashboard.
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