Run of house

How it is used

Seen in contracts, wholesaler allotments, and promotional offers. Guests receive accommodation at check-in based on availability rather than a fixed category promise.

Example sentences

1. The wholesaler voucher stated run of house, so reception assigned a standard twin instead of the sea-view room the guest expected.

   Here the term means the booking did not guarantee a specific category, so the hotel could choose any suitable available room.

2. For the staff trip, we booked run of house rooms to keep costs lower and let the hotel manage the final allocation.

   In this example, the term shows a flexible booking choice where room assignment is left to the property, often for pricing reasons.

Common collocations

• run of house booking
• run of house rate
• sell run of house

Related terms

• availabilityWhether rooms, tables, seats or places on a tour are free to be booked on a particular date.
• upgradeA move to a better room, seat or service than the one booked, either free of charge or for an extra payment.

More terms: Room Types & Board

• double room
• twin room
• single room
• all-inclusive
• half board
• full board
• bed and breakfast
• suite
• sea view
• extra bed
• connecting rooms
• triple room