Step 1: Defining Non-Guaranteed Reservation Protocols:
A non-guaranteed reservation is a basic room booking where the guest has not provided an advance payment or credit card guarantee.
Step 2: The “6 PM Release” Policy:
To protect the hotel from losing revenue due to no-shows, hotels apply the standard 6:00 p.m. release rule.
• If a guest with a non-guaranteed booking does not check in by 6:00 p.m. on their scheduled arrival date, the hotel is legally and operationally permitted to cancel the reservation and release the room to walk-in or waitlisted guests.
Step 3: Comparing Options:
Options (A), (B), and (C) are incorrect as they do not align with standard international hospitality practices for releasing un-guaranteed rooms.