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Length of stay

Length of stay is how many nights a guest stays on average. Longer stays lower the cleaning and turnover cost per night. Revenue managers use minimum stay restrictions to protect the highest demand dates.

Example A hotel requires a three night minimum over a long weekend to avoid single night gaps.

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FAQ

What does Length of stay mean?
Length of stay (LOS) is the average number of nights a guest stays at a hotel. For instance, if 100 guests book 300 nights in a month, the LOS is 3 nights.
How is Length of stay calculated?
It is calculated by dividing the total number of room nights sold by the number of bookings or arrivals. If a hotel sells 500 nights with 200 arrivals, the LOS is 2.5 nights.
Why does Length of stay matter in hotel management?
Because longer stays lower cleaning and turnover costs per night, and revenue managers use minimum stay restrictions on high-demand dates to protect revenue and optimize occupancy.

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