In plain English
It names a room rate where ending the booking does not bring a cancellation fee, as long as the booking is cancelled before the stated cutoff time. The important part is that the no-charge cancellation depends on meeting that deadline.
In context
Beside the room price, it indicates that this rate option includes cancellation without a cancellation charge if the reservation is cancelled by the stated deadline.
- Situation
- Booking hotels, reading room and rate labels, checking in, and using amenities
- What it communicates
- labels a rate option beside the room price.
Meaning limits
The term alone does not say what the deadline is or what applies if the reservation is cancelled after that deadline.
Examples
“They booked the free cancellation rate so they could cancel the reservation without a charge before the stated deadline.”
“The twin room was listed at 140 euros a night with free cancellation.”