A transit guest is a traveler who is staying at a hotel for a very short duration, typically less than 24 hours, while waiting for a connecting flight, train, or bus. These guests are the primary clientele for "Transit Hotels," which are uniquely located inside the secure international terminals of major airports like Singapore Changi, Doha Hamad, or London Heathrow. Unlike standard hotel guests who book by the night, transit guests often book by the hour (e.g., in 4, 6, or 12-hour blocks) to catch a few hours of sleep and a shower during a long layover without having to clear customs or immigration. In 2026, "landside" airport hotels also cater to transit guests who have experienced flight cancellations or have early morning departures. These guests prioritize speed, proximity to the gate, and functional amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and soundproofed rooms over luxury leisure facilities. For the hotel industry, transit guests represent a high-turnover demographic that allows for "double-dipping" on room inventory, as a single room might be used by two or three different transit guests within a single 24-hour calendar day.