How does Delta Hotels By Marriott determine the monthly BT Booking Charge?
Delta_Hotels_By_Marriott Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| BT Room Nights Reserved During the Immediately Preceding Calendar Year | Monthly BT Booking Charge* |
|---|---|
| 0 - | $126.69 |
| 400 | |
| 401 - | $212.89 |
| 1,300 | |
| 1,301 + | $300.14 |
Source: Item 1 — Fees for Other Services (FDD pages 39–71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Delta Hotels By Marriott's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the monthly BT Booking Charge is determined by the number of BT guestroom nights that are centrally reserved for your hotel by the Account Sales and Multi-Hotel Sales organizations during the immediately preceding calendar year.
The BT Booking Charge is structured in tiers. If between 0 and 400 BT room nights were reserved, the monthly charge is $126.69. For 401 to 1,300 room nights, the charge increases to $212.89 per month. If the number of room nights exceeds 1,301, the monthly charge is $300.14.
For new-to-system Delta Hotels By Marriott hotels, the BT Booking charge is fixed at $126.69 per month during the first calendar year of operations, irrespective of the number of BT room nights reserved. This provides some predictability in expenses during the initial phase of operations.
This tiered structure incentivizes Delta Hotels By Marriott franchisees to work with the Account Sales and Multi-Hotel Sales organizations to increase BT guestroom night reservations, as the increased booking activity is expected to offset the higher monthly charges. However, franchisees should carefully consider their anticipated booking volumes to budget appropriately for these charges.