5 Tips for Getting Early Hotel Check-in and Late Check-out

Hotel check-in and check-out times are designed to keep business moving. It provides housekeeping with enough time to get the room ready for the next guests, and also ensures those guests can get settled in quickly.

It’s important for hotels to have designated times for checking in and out so that they can plan their staff’s schedules accordingly. However, these times aren’t always convenient for guests — particularly when their travel plans have them arriving early in the day, or when they need a little extra time packing to depart.

Hotels always want to accommodate guests’ needs when possible (it’s called hospitality for a reason), but they are not able to say yes to every request. Fortunately, there are a few ways to tip the scales in your favor to avoid waiting in the lobby or secure yourself a few extra hours of sleep.