Non-last room availability (NLRA)

Non-last room availability (NLRA) is a hotel contract condition in which a room is offered at a negotiated rate only when it is available. Unlike last room availability (LRA), which guarantees access to the final room at the agreed price, NLRA allows the hotel to limit the availability of discounted rates during peak seasons.

Hotels often offer NLRA terms to travel management companies (TMCs), corporate clients, or consortia to protect their revenue during high-demand periods. For example, if demand spikes due to an event or holiday, the hotel can close access to the discounted rate and prioritize higher-yield bookings.

While NLRA offers hotels more flexibility, it may reduce booking reliability for partners, especially in corporate travel programs. Because of this, some companies prefer LRA agreements, even though they cost more.

When choosing between LRA and NLRA terms, hotels must weigh the trade-off between maximizing revenue and maintaining strong client relationships.