Stay vs day-use: which should I book?
Book a stay if you need the studio overnight — it runs on the studio’s standard check-in and check-out times. Book day-use if you only need it during the day: 3, 6 or 12-hour blocks, each priced at its own published rate rather than a fraction of the nightly rate.
Both are real bookings on the same studio. They differ in duration, timing and how they are priced.
| Stay | Day-use | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Overnight, one or more nights | 3, 6 or 12 hours |
| Timing | The studio’s standard check-in / check-out | You choose a start time inside day-use hours |
| Pricing | Nightly rate, per night | A set price per block, published per studio |
| Typical use | Travel, relocation, longer visits | Work sessions, meetings, rest between travel |
| Overnight allowed | Yes | No — the block ends the same day |
Why day-use is not the nightly rate divided up
Each studio publishes its own price for each day-use block. A 3-hour block is not one-eighth of a night — it is its own rate, and usually far better value than the pro-rata figure would be. The price shown at checkout is the price charged.
Can I turn a day-use booking into an overnight stay?
Not directly — they are priced differently. Speak to reception, who can check whether the studio is free that night and arrange it.
Is day-use cheaper per hour than a stay?
Almost always, yes, for a partial day. But a full 12-hour block can approach the nightly rate, in which case a stay may suit you better.
Can two people share a day-use booking?
Yes, within the studio’s stated capacity. Bring the booking under one name.
Why is a studio not available tonight when it was only booked for the afternoon?
A day-use block holds the whole room. An afternoon block runs past the 12 noon check-in time, so that studio cannot also be sold for the night; a morning block that ends by 11 am leaves the night free. Pick another studio, or a later night.