How do I make a
reservation on Ethnic BNB?
When you book
accommodation on Ethnic BNB, you are making arrangements to stay in someone's
home. Each host has their own style of hospitality, starting with how they like
to get to know their guests. Some hosts want to validate booking requests,
while others feel comfortable letting you make an instant booking of their
space without you having to wait for their approval.
1. Fill in your profile
Either way, it's
important to know that Ethnic BNB is a community built on trust. Fill out your
profile before making a booking request to a host, so they can learn a little
more about you when it's time to confirm. Your profile should include photos
and verifications, especially because some hosts want guests to have a profile picture or verified ID to book.
2. Find the right place
When looking for accommodation, be sure to choose your dates of stay and the
total number of guests to get the most accurate rate possible. Always read the
reviews, the description as well as the house rules and review the facilities
to see if the accommodation meets your expectations. You can always contact the host with any questions about their space.
3. Book now!
You've found the
perfect place and now it's time to make your trip official. How you confirm
your reservation will depend on the option your host chooses.
1.
Booking request
Many hosts prefer to approve reservations before
they are final. In this case, the button on their listing says Booking
Request. To send a booking request, simply select your arrival and
departure dates, and send your request with a short message with information
about your stay. The hosts have 24 hours to accept your request, once your
reservation is accepted, you can confirm your stay by paying online by credit
card or cash at our premises. You can find out more about sending a booking request in the help section dedicated to it.
1.
Instant booking
For hosts who don't
want to have to approve every booking, the Instant Book button is on their listing. As the name suggests,
you can immediately confirm the reservation of these accommodations. Listings
with Instant Book can be booked without prior approval from the host. You
simply enter your dates of stay and discuss the check-in details with the host.
1.
Pre-approvals and
special offers
If you decide to contact the host to ask questions
before attempting to book, the host can respond to your message by inviting you
to make a reservation with either a pre-approval or a special offer. A
pre-approval is an invitation to complete the booking on the dates and for the
number of guests listed in your message. A special offer gives the host the
opportunity to make a special offer of prices, dates, and anything else you
want before you book.
If you contact a host about their listing before
making a reservation request, the host can invite you to book it in two ways:
1.
Pre-approval: The host will prompt you to book on the dates and
prices displayed at the time you contacted them.
2.
Special offer: The host sets a custom price, or adds new
information, and invites you to book based on this new information.
Note: The special offer only takes into account the
nightly price. Passenger service fees or other applicable fees, costs and taxes
will not be included.
