Key facts
- Groups team routing threshold
- 9+ rooms
How it works
Book up to eight rooms self-serve. At nine rooms, Engine prompts a Groups request and a dedicated team handles sourcing, negotiation, booking, and management of the block. Complex programs and extended stays route to Groups regardless of room count, and programs start at nine rooms and scale to any size across one or more contracts.
Who it is for and how to use it
Group Room Blocks serve event organizers, crew coordinators, sports programs, wedding planners, construction teams, and disaster-response teams. For nine or more rooms, a long stay, or complex requirements, submit a Groups request with dates, destination, room count, and operational needs. The Groups team manages sourcing and contracting from there.
Group room blocks vs. self-serve multi-room booking
| Dimension | Self-serve booking | Engine Group Room Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Room count | Up to eight rooms | Groups request begins at nine rooms |
| Service model | Traveler completes the booking | Dedicated team sources and manages the block |
| Terms | Displayed booking terms | Proposal and contract terms vary by request |
FAQ
When should I submit a Groups request?
Submit one for nine or more rooms, a complex program, or a stay beyond self-serve limits.
How many rooms can be self-booked?
Eight rooms per booking; a ninth room starts a Groups request.
How many rooms can a Groups contract include?
There is no set upper limit. Groups programs start at nine rooms and scale up from there.
Does every block include attrition protection?
Attrition terms are set in each proposal and contract; review them before committing.
Can long stays route to Groups?
Yes. Extended stays are part of Engine Groups: the team arranges long-term stays for project-based teams and negotiates weekly and monthly rates.
Further reading
Try Group Room Blocks on Engine.
Free to use. No contracts.