Which term describes a room promised to a guest that requires management approval?

• A. Day Rate
• B. Preregistration
• C. Number Out/Blocked Room
• D. Promotional Rate

Answer: (C)

This question tests how a hotel handles an inventory hold that needs higher approval. When a guest is promised a specific room or terms but that deal requires management clearance, staff place that room in a blocked or “number out” status. The room is set aside and not available to other guests while the request is reviewed, protecting both the guest’s expectation and the property’s policies. If management approves the arrangement, the room becomes a confirmed reservation; if not, the hold is released and the room can be sold to another guest.

This isn’t about pricing, such as day rates or promotional discounts, nor about preregistration timing. It’s specifically about creating a hold on a room that requires managerial authorization before it can be confirmed.