Early Check-In and Late Check-Out — How to Get Them for Free
Early check-in and late check-out aren't always paid extras — if you know when and how to ask, the hotel gives them for free.
Your flight arrives early in the morning and hotel check-in is at 3pm 😩. What do you do with those hours? Or your flight is in the evening and check-out is at noon — where do you go with your luggage? There's a way to solve this problem without paying extra.
An early request — at booking or a day before arrival — gives the hotel time to prepare. Asking the moment you arrive makes things harder.
If the hotel isn't full, the room is ready and they let you check in early for free — just ask simply.
A long flight, a birthday, a honeymoon — the employee is human. A kind request with a simple reason opens doors.
If the room isn't ready, the hotel stores your bags for free — use the waiting time to explore the neighbourhood and come back when the room is ready.
Quick Tips
Simply ask about the possibility of early check-in — they usually help.
The polite guest gets more benefits than the complaining one — a universal rule.
Joining the hotel's loyalty program — even if free — gives you preference in special requests.
All hotels store your bag for free — take advantage and use the waiting time to discover the city.
Useful Tools
Hotels want happy guests — and a kind early request is generally rewarded. Try it and don't hesitate. 🏨