👉 “We’ll confirm it once the hotel approves”
📘 What is On Request?
An On Request room or rate is not instantly confirmed. The booking remains pending until the hotel manually checks availability and approves it.
✅ Why is On Request important?
It helps hotels avoid overbooking and keep tighter control over inventory, especially during peak periods.
💡 Practical example
A suite booking during high season requires manual confirmation before being accepted.
🔄 Disambiguation of On Request
Different from:
- Available (instant confirmation)
- Stop sales (closed to sell)
- Allotment (pre-blocked rooms)
In summary: On Request means pending confirmation, not guaranteed.