For a 'Pay Own' reservation at a Baymont Inn Suites, who is responsible for providing payment for their charges?

According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, when a group reservation is made with the 'Each Pay Own' billing method, each individual guest is responsible for paying their own charges. Specifically, each guest must provide their own form of payment upon check-in at the Baymont Inn Suites hotel.

This arrangement means that the franchisee does not have to extend credit to the group as a whole or chase down a single payment from the group contact. Instead, the financial responsibility rests with each individual guest, reducing the franchisee's risk of non-payment. This can simplify the billing process for group reservations.

However, the document also notes that guests may be asked to provide an additional credit card upon arrival if they wish to have access to room billing privileges. This suggests that while the base room and tax are the guest's responsibility, incidentals or additional services might require a separate payment method or authorization. Franchisees should ensure their front desk staff clearly communicate these payment policies to avoid confusion or disputes upon check-out.