Question 1

What is StayNiska?

Accepted Answer

StayNiska is a guest-facing agentic online travel platform for booking hotels and holiday packages. Guests can search and book the same hotel for hourly day-use, short stays, or overnight nights — compare rates, plan with an AI travel concierge, and pay for exactly the stay type they need.

Question 2

Who is StayNiska for?

Accepted Answer

StayNiska is designed for travellers and guests. Whether you need a quiet room for a few hours between flights, a weekend getaway, or a full holiday package — StayNiska is built for you. It is not a hotel staff management app or a single-property guest portal.

Question 3

How is StayNiska different from MakeMyTrip or Booking.com?

Accepted Answer

StayNiska is built as an agentic OTA with hourly and overnight booking as first-class options, plus an AI travel concierge. We focus on hotels and holiday packages, and we do not claim unverified 'always cheapest' pricing. Our India-first approach means properties and inventory are tuned for the Indian traveller experience.

Question 4

What is an agentic OTA or AI travel concierge?

Accepted Answer

An agentic OTA combines hotel search and booking with AI assistance. The StayNiska AI concierge suggests stays, answers trip questions, and helps you plan — while you stay in control of confirming the booking. Unlike chatbots that just answer FAQs, it can actively assist end-to-end.

Question 5

Is StayNiska available across India?

Accepted Answer

StayNiska is continuously expanding. We currently have inventory across major Indian destinations including Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, and metropolitan cities. New destinations are added regularly.

Question 6

Can I book a hotel by the hour on StayNiska?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Where a property offers hourly inventory, you can book day-use or short stays by the hour instead of paying for a full night. The available durations and check-in windows are set by the property and shown clearly before you book.

Question 7

What is a day-use or short stay hotel booking?

Accepted Answer

A day-use or short stay is a hotel room booked for a limited number of hours during the day — perfect for airport layovers, early arrivals before a flight, business meetings, rest between journeys, or simply enjoying a hotel's facilities without an overnight stay.

Question 8

Can the same hotel offer both hourly and overnight rates?

Accepted Answer

Yes — a core StayNiska advantage. A property can list hourly day-use slots and overnight inventory simultaneously. You choose the stay type that fits your travel. Not all properties offer both, but where they do, you'll see both options side-by-side.

Question 9

Does StayNiska sell holiday packages?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alongside hotel search, StayNiska offers curated holiday packages with accommodation, inclusions, and itinerary suggestions. Packages are available for popular Indian destinations.

Question 10

How do I know my booking is confirmed?

Accepted Answer

After successful payment, you'll receive a booking confirmation email and SMS with your reservation reference number. Your confirmed booking also appears in My Trips under your account. If you don't receive confirmation within 10 minutes, check your spam folder or contact hello@niskagroup.com.

Question 11

Can I modify or cancel my booking?

Accepted Answer

Modifications and cancellations depend on the rate type you booked (Flexible, Moderate, Strict, or Non-Refundable). You can manage bookings from My Trips in your account. Full details are in our Refund & Cancellation Policy.

Question 12

What payment methods does StayNiska accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay), UPI, net banking, and popular wallets through our payment partners Razorpay and ResAvenue. The exact options available depend on your bank and the property's checkout flow.

Question 13

Are prices inclusive of taxes?

Accepted Answer

Prices displayed include applicable GST and hotel taxes unless clearly noted otherwise. Any mandatory property-specific charges (e.g. resort fee) are shown during checkout before you confirm payment — there are no hidden fees.

Question 14

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Cancellation terms depend on the rate type selected at checkout. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before check-in; Non-Refundable rates have no cancellation refund. The specific policy is always shown on the listing and at checkout. See our full Refund & Cancellation Policy for details.

Question 15

How long does a refund take?

Accepted Answer

Approved refunds are processed to your original payment method: credit/debit cards take 5–10 business days; UPI and net banking typically 1–5 business days; wallets 1–3 business days. You'll receive an email confirmation when the refund is initiated.

Question 16

What if the property cancels my booking?

Accepted Answer

If a property cancels a confirmed booking, you'll receive a full refund including any service fees. Where possible, StayNiska will assist in finding comparable alternative accommodation at no extra cost.

Question 17

Do I need an account to search?

Accepted Answer

You can search and browse properties without an account. However, to complete a booking, save trips, or use the AI concierge's personalised features, you'll need to create a free StayNiska account.

Question 18

How do I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

You can delete your account and all associated personal data at any time from the Delete Account page. Verified deletion requests are completed within 30 days as required by India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Question 19

How does StayNiska use my personal data?

Accepted Answer

StayNiska collects account details, booking data, and (with your consent) analytics and location data to fulfil your bookings and improve the service. We do not sell your data. Full details are in our Privacy Policy, which complies with India's DPDP Act 2023.

Question 20

How can I contact StayNiska support?

Accepted Answer

Email hello@niskagroup.com with your booking reference number for fastest resolution. We aim to respond within one business day. For urgent issues (within 24 hours of check-in), include 'URGENT' in your subject line.

Question 21

Is my payment information stored securely?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Card numbers are never stored on StayNiska servers. All payment data is handled exclusively by our PCI-DSS certified partners (Razorpay / ResAvenue). We only store the last four digits and card type for your reference.

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