Slot Machine: Has a number representing a room number and may be empty or occupied according to the room status. If the room is empty, the slot machine may display a label or card indicating the room type and bedding. If the room is occupied, the slot machine contains a slip or card containing guest information.
When a room is occupied or assigned in advance (for example, a prepaid or guaranteed reservation), a rack slip is inserted in the room slot machine, accompanied by the reservation data or guest folio. When a room is vacant, but is not yet available to occupy, a room status tag is inserted in the rack slot machine. The room status tag contains a code or description indicating the current condition of the room—out of order, dirty, and so forth (see Figure 7-2). |
