By Yasmine EDDAM
17 April 2025
A stay in a hotel, whether for business or pleasure, is based on a fundamental agreement: the hotel contract. Often concluded quickly, sometimes even without a formal written document for a simple overnight stay, this contract is nonetheless the cornerstone of the relationship between the operator and the guest. It gives rise to specific rights and obligations for both parties. Understanding its sometimes debated legal nature, the stages in its formation - particularly in the age of online bookings - and the essential duties it imposes is essential to preventing misunderstandings and disputes. What is the legal nature of this contract? The legal definition of a hotel contract is not as straightforward as it might seem. Is it a standardised type of contract or a category in its own right? The law itself provides some clues, but it is also open to interpretation. It is not a deposit contract in the...
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