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How can I set preparation time?
Hi there,
Do you know how can I define some time between reservations? I need 1 day to prepare the apartament from the check-out to the next check-in, and I couldn't find anything in the Help Center site.
Thank you,
Hi Monica and welcome to the partner forum.
One way to set the preparation time is to go to the calendar view and set the advanced reservation setting. You can find more help by accessing this link:
https://partner.booking.com/en-us/help/reservations/how-do-i-set-minimummaximum-advance-reservation
GL and let us know if you still have issues.
Hi Jaybeegee,
The suggested method does not cater the requirement. What you have suggested will perform "Guests may only check in on A date if they book at least X days in advance."
The requirement in the question is is for setting a Automated buffer blocking days between two bookings
Yes you are correct @Chanuka Jayasekara - would setting the preparation time flag to say 1 day not achieve the same result that you will not have back to back bookings?
No, I'm sorry, I have the same question. Somebody can book a week in advance (which will cover the 'in advance booking) but their book date will start the day another client leaves. We can't be available 7/7 days at any hour to care for cleanliness in between reservations. At my place this takes 1,5-2 h!
Hi Daniele,
I am looking for exactly the same, but until I find the solution (on Booking.com), I am manually blocking off days on my calendar. It is a headache, but it is a viable solution.
Let's hope they follow Airbnb's example - which was so easy to do.
Yes you are right - the advanced booking trip setting will not do the trick! I guess the only work around is that whenever you get a booking to manually block off some time.
AirBnB gives you the possibility to easily set preparation time- maybe Booking should do a little bench mark?
I was just searching for this and found that rentalbell.com has a preparation time feature that allows you to set this time with them and it will automatically block off the required days for all bookings for booking.com vrbo, airbnb etc.
No one wants to block prep time as sn actual day, that would be stupid.
The correct and only way is actually related to checkout time and check in time,...
Enforcing it!
So typically it would be 12noon at latest. That then gives you 2-4 hours.
So set earliest check in as 3pm
But option to drop in bags earlier, depending on the property type.
Being this flexible allows you to accommodate both out and in, and still have a 4 hour window to clean
Kind regards
Actually yes, people would like to block prep time as entire days . People who like to make sure their apartment is as clean & well presented as possible without rushing, who like to let their guests check-out when they want, who think that taking time to make things beautiful, clean & better for the guest (i.e. anytime check out) is more important that one extra day of money.
Totally agree with Jessica!
One day in between reservations may cost you (money in the short term), but may also cost you (reservations in the long run). Especially now, with COVID cleaning protocols in place. It takes time to properly air the apartment, sanitize and prepare for the next guests.
Letting them know you've taken this extra time and care will be a positive for returning business and better reviews. Plus, you have the option to allow guests more flexibility with check-in and check-out times. Guests feel cared for, which is great for business!
Going for quality, not quantity - but each to his own!
Did anyone get an answer that works? This is so frustrating about Booking.com. If Air BnB can do it, so can they!
If anyone has found out how to do it please help.....xxxx
Sorry Jessica! But I have not found an automated solution. Still blocking-off manually. But then I only have one apartment, so it doesn't take much effort on my part.
I would also like to see this feature and have requested it numerous times. Booking.com will happily take a large chunk of commission, but to implement a simple feature, oh no..that's asking way too much! Booking.com, JUST GET IT DONE!! LISTEN TO US.