What are the benefits for guests?
If you have come to the city for sightseeing tours, you will definitely want to rest, at least for a couple of hours to lie on the bed, as well as change clothes and wash up. Staying in a hotel is not always included in such a tour, and finding accommodation either falls on your shoulders or is not implied at all, since you are traveling, so to speak, "at a gallop through Europe." Hourly hotel is your opportunity to spend 1-2 hours in a comfortable room with amenities at a reasonable price, without paying for a hotel stay for a full day. And this is just one example among many.
Gradually, several categories of guests have emerged who have found this service very appealing due to its economic benefits: couples seeking privacy;
"business travelers," i.e., those who have come to another city strictly for work and for a short period;
tourists;
lovers of vivid experiences (for a party or a romantic dinner);
business representatives (for negotiations, short conferences, seminars).
The main benefit of hourly rental for hotel clients is savings.
Other advantages of hourly hotels: a wide range of additional services;
variety of accommodation (you can choose any room by price, from luxurious to low-cost format);
no registration. This can be considered a plus if you accidentally forgot your passport.
What are the advantages for hotels and inns?
Hourly pricing significantly increases the attendance of establishments. Due to the increased flow of clients, such establishments pay off twice as fast as hotels offering daily payment, which is considered the standard.
Those who cater both to clients interested in "quick accommodation" for a few hours and to those who prefer hotel stays with rooms rented for a day or more benefit the most. These are mainly four-star hostels and hotels, low-cost carriers.
Luxury hotels prefer to "maintain their image" and rent rooms by the day. They usually have saunas, baths, and SPA centers where hourly payment is practiced. This way they manage to "maneuver" between market trends.
Conclusion
Renting rooms by the hour is far from a novelty, but nowadays it is especially popular due to its convenience and affordability. Such establishments are aimed at guests with average income. They are usually conveniently located. Here you can get everything you need: rest, take a shower, have lunch, get information about tourist routes, order a taxi. Some hotels offer a "breakfast in the room" service. Additional services are paid separately. Some of them, such as Wi-Fi, are provided free of charge.