To Check-in Online or Not?
Feb 13, 2014, 5:12 am
#1
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To Check-in Online or Not?
So, I'm wondering about an upcoming stay (over the weekend) and the forum's thoughts on whether checking in online is worth it or not. I'll be arriving relatively early, so no real concern about that, but particularly curious about people's thoughts regarding upgrade chances via the computer vs. with a desk agent? (I'm Gold).
Thanks!
Thanks!
Feb 14, 2014, 8:27 am
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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To Check-in Online or Not?
Same here, I prefer to check in person. better chance of an upgrade or better room than online check in. In my experiences in the past, I've found that sweet talking to the front desk clerk can assure you a better room overall even if you have no status with the hotel chain.
Feb 21, 2014, 12:20 pm
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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Could use that for booking some category 1 hotels
Feb 21, 2014, 8:27 pm
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(it's sort of like airlines as well, you can check-in online, but if you don't show up for your flight you won't get the miles...)
Feb 23, 2014, 1:37 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2014
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No direct experience with CC, but with other hotel chains it's quite specific in the T&Cs that you won't get credit if you online check-in, but fail to show up to collect a key...
(it's sort of like airlines as well, you can check-in online, but if you don't show up for your flight you won't get the miles...)
(it's sort of like airlines as well, you can check-in online, but if you don't show up for your flight you won't get the miles...)