Double occupancy

Double occupancy is the pricing model used in hotels in which a room is priced based on two people sharing it. This concept benefits both travelers and providers. For example, 

• hotels encourage more guests to share a room, maximizing room usage and profitability while
• travelers share accommodation to reduce the cost per person (compared to booking two separate rooms). 

If only one person books the room, they may still pay the same or slightly less (depending on the provider’s policy), but not half the price. 

For instance, if one of the individuals cannot make the trip and only one guest stays in the room, that guest may still be charged the full $200 per night since the room price is based on double occupancy. 

Conversely, if the traveler books the room for three people, the hotel might add an additional fee (e.g., $50 per night) to cover extra bedding and meals.