Accommodation contract

An accommodation contract is the agreement between an accommodation provider and a guest for paid lodging and the additional services agreed between them. Depending on the booking, these may include meals, cleaning, wellness services or other hotel services. The period of stay, price and specifically agreed scope of services are particularly important.

Accommodation can create statutory duties in addition to the contractual obligations. Section 970 of the Austrian General Civil Code (ABGB) contains a specific liability rule for innkeepers in relation to property brought in by guests. Whether liability exists and how far it extends depends on the statutory requirements and the circumstances of the individual case.

The term is closely connected with guest admission contract and is often used in practice for the same lodging arrangement. The overview of accommodation and guest admission provides initial orientation. The accommodation check structures common questions, while the related glossary entry on guest admission contracts explains the alternative wording.