It is a real hold on a real room at the accommodation you specify — not a final, prepaid booking. Full payment for the stay is due directly to the hotel 3 days before check-in.
We only charge for issuing the verified hold document. You pay the hotel separately, later. That way you don't lose money if your visa is denied or your plans change.
Yes. The document contains a real confirmation number, the hotel details, and the guest's name — the same information a paid booking confirmation carries. It is used successfully worldwide for visa and immigration applications.
Instantly. As soon as your $10 payment clears (usually within seconds), the confirmation PDF is available to download and is also emailed to you.
Do nothing. The hold expires automatically if no payment is made to the hotel, and there is no further charge from us or from the hotel.
Great — pay the hotel directly at least 3 days before check-in and turn the hold into a full reservation.
Yes. HotelHolds works for accommodations worldwide.
Prices default to USD. You can switch to your local currency using the picker in the site header — the underlying charge is always $10 USD.