Which term describes guests who arrive on the same day they make their reservation?

• A. Stayover
• B. Walk-In
• C. Late check-out
• D. Same Day

Answer: (D)

Same-day arrival describes guests who book and arrive on the same calendar day. This term captures the exact timing relationship between the reservation and the guest’s arrival, making it clear to front-desk staff that no overnight gap exists between booking and check-in. It helps with room readiness and inventory management because the room needs to be prepared for an arrival on that same date. The other patterns describe different scenarios: a guest with no prior booking who shows up is a walk-in; someone staying for another night is a stayover; and leaving later than the standard checkout time is a late check-out.