Understanding Booking Restrictions in Access Collins
Access Collins imposes certain restrictions on bookings to ensure smooth operations and accurate availability management. Below, we outline the key reasons for these restrictions and how they impact booking functionality.
Time-Based Booking Limitations
Instant Book Restrictions for Late Slots
The system blocks auto-confirm bookings for the last slot on Fridays and Saturdays after 10 PM. This is because certain resources, such as Shuffleboard, are bookable until 10:15 PM.
To resolve this, ensure that the time restriction field is erased if specific rules for availability have already been set for the booking type.
Instant Book Restrictions Between 2 PM and 4 PM
Instant booking during this time requires that a suitable table remains available for the entire booking duration.
For example, if a booking from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM would overlap with a table reservation starting at 4 PM, the system will not offer instant booking.
This ensures that table availability is not compromised for subsequent bookings.
Calendar and Configuration Issues
Overnight Event Visibility
When configuring overnight events, a single booking type override may not display as available on both days in the widget.
This occurs due to how calendar days are structured in the system.
To ensure proper visibility, configure overnight availability within a single dayâs override window and align the end time with the intended dayâs configuration.
Incorrectly setting the to date can cause the event to appear on the next day instead.
Troubleshooting Common Booking Problems
Check Time Restrictions: Ensure that time-based rules are correctly configured and do not conflict with the booking typeâs availability.
Verify Table Assignments: Confirm that tables assigned to a booking type remain available for the full duration of the booking.
Adjust Calendar Overrides: For overnight events, double-check the override settings to align with the intended dayâs configuration.
By understanding these restrictions and configurations, you can optimize your booking setup and minimize issues for your customers.
