Should hotel bookings be made under the company or employee name?
The guest name should be the traveller's (hotels ID-check). The company name goes on the invoice. This is the standard business travel setup.
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Why the guest name must be the traveller's
Hotels ask every guest for photo ID at check-in. The name on the ID must match the name on the reservation - otherwise the hotel can refuse the room, and you lose your booking.
A company can't check into a hotel room; a person does. That's why the guest field is always the traveller.
Where the company name goes
On the invoice. When you check out on trip1, enter the company name, legal address, and VAT/tax number in the invoice details. That's what accounting needs.
For the hotel VAT invoice, share the same company details with reception at check-out.
Edge cases
Group bookings with one lead traveller
The lead traveller's name goes on the room. Other guests are listed in the notes. All show ID at check-in.
Booking for someone whose name might change
If the traveller could change (a client, a rotating contractor), contact trip1 support close to check-in to update the name - most hotels allow it.
Hotel that asks for company authorisation
Rare, but some hotels ask for a signed authorisation letter from the company confirming the booking. Bring it printed if you're expecting this.
booking name company or employee - FAQ
The guest name on the booking should always be the traveller's - hotels ask for matching ID at check-in. The company name goes on the invoice.
Yes. Enter the company as the invoicing party at checkout and the employee as the guest. That's the standard setup for business travel.
Rare, but if requested, bring a signed authorisation letter from the company plus the traveller's ID.
Contact trip1 support with the booking reference and the correct name. Most hotels update guest names without a fee, subject to policy.
