Most hotels of today charge their guests per room rather than per person. Usually, too, the rate per room is based on double occupancy. As the name suggests, the price tag of the room is good for two people. This is why hotels do not mind their guests bringing an extra person with them most of the time. Such is because their guests are paying for two people anyway, which means that the hotels need not shell out additional money to provide that extra person with amenities. For instance, it is not unlikely for you to find a couple of sets of towels, bathrobes, or slippers in your room, even though you checked in alone. Because many hotels these days charge their guests based on a double occupancy rate, you might want to inform your hotel that you are alone and not planning to invite another person to spend the night with you if you want to save some money. However, especially in many 5-star hotels, the difference between a single occupancy rate and a double occupancy rate is not that significant. Some hotels charge per person rather than per room. More often than not, these are small hotels whose rooms and beds are too small to accommodate two people at the same time.