Hotel Revenue Glossary · Operations

Length of Stay (LOS)

The number of nights a guest stays at the hotel. Average LOS is calculated by dividing total room nights sold by the number of reservations. LOS varies significantly by segment — leisure guests may stay 2-4 nights while business travelers often stay 1-2.

Why it matters: Longer stays reduce turnover costs and provide more stable occupancy. Revenue managers use LOS restrictions strategically — requiring minimum stays on high-demand dates to prevent short bookings from consuming inventory needed for longer, more valuable stays.

All glossary terms MLOS (Minimum Length of Stay) CTA (Closed to Arrival) Rate Fence