Guest Identity
Full legal name, contact phone, email, and billing address for the primary guest and any paying third party; ensure names match payment credentials.
A well-formed booking request reduces errors, speeds check-in, and provides an auditable record of terms, pricing, and guest authorizations for tax and compliance purposes.
Common users include travel coordinators, corporate bookers, guests making group reservations, and front-desk or reservations staff who confirm stays.
Each party relies on the request to confirm terms, trigger billing, and ensure regulatory or internal policy compliance for the reservation.
A hotel manager or reservations supervisor who is empowered to confirm group rates, deposits, and contractual cancellation terms for the property. Their signature (electronic or handwritten) binds the hotel to the confirmed terms and internal approval thresholds.
The guest, travel agent, or corporate travel manager who supplies guest details, payment authorization, and any special requests. Their signature confirms acceptance of charges, cancellation policies, and any authorization to charge a card on file.
Full legal name, contact phone, email, and billing address for the primary guest and any paying third party; ensure names match payment credentials.
Check-in and check-out dates in MM/DD/YYYY format, number of guests, bed preference, and the exact room rate or rate code being requested.
Deposit amount, payment method, cardholder name and last four digits, and authorization language permitting pre-authorization or charges for incidentals.
Cancellation deadline, refundability rules, and fees for late cancellation or no-show; specify timezone for deadlines.
Requests such as ADA accommodations, early check-in, late check-out, rollaway beds, or pet policies, and whether they are guaranteed or subject to availability.
Lines for signer name, title (if corporate), signature, date, and a clear statement confirming acceptance of the hotel’s policies and charges.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Document Type | PDF or DOCX templates with fillable fields |
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or stronger KBA for high-risk bookings |
| Notifications | Automated confirmations to guest and hotel staff |
| Storage | Secure cloud archive with access controls |
Booking requests can be delivered by email, uploaded to a PMS, or routed through an eSignature platform integrated with other systems.
Request at least 24–72 hours before arrival for standard reservations; longer for group blocks.
Hotels typically confirm within 24–48 hours after receiving a complete request.
Deadline varies; often 24–72 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalties.
Deposits may be due at booking or closer to arrival depending on rate rules.
Refunds typically process within 7–14 business days after cancellation is confirmed.
Hotel logs the request and assigns it a confirmation number for tracking.
Card pre-authorization or deposit is applied according to the policy.
Hotel issues a confirmation with rate, room type, and cancellation terms.
Hotel verifies special requests and prepares the folio for arrival.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day free trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Company streamlined booking confirmations for remote guests using online forms and signatures
Healthcare facility coordinates patient lodging and obtains billing authorization electronically