How early is early; how late is late
Dec 10, 2010, 5:34 pm
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How early is early; how late is late
Early check in and late check out are available to me as a Platinum level. But... what does that really mean?? I am considering two stays when this perk could come in handy... Fairmont Newport Beach for a late checkout (6pm would be ideal) and Fairmont Turnberry (Miami) for a very early checkin (coming in on the red eye). Does anyone have experience with using this perk?
Dec 10, 2010, 6:42 pm
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Early check in and late check out are available to me as a Platinum level. But... what does that really mean?? I am considering two stays when this perk could come in handy... Fairmont Newport Beach for a late checkout (6pm would be ideal) and Fairmont Turnberry (Miami) for a very early checkin (coming in on the red eye). Does anyone have experience with using this perk?
Dec 10, 2010, 7:15 pm
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At some properties, they will do as early as 9 am. I've never asked for a late beyond 2 or 3 pm, so no experience there. But recently on a trans-atlantic trip, they accommodated a 10 am-ish check-in.
For more specifics, I agree with Ancien Maestro that it'd be best to contact the hotel in question and get someone in management to pre-arrange it for you.
For more specifics, I agree with Ancien Maestro that it'd be best to contact the hotel in question and get someone in management to pre-arrange it for you.
Dec 10, 2010, 7:19 pm
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The standard policy for Platinum early check-in / late check-out (which also applies to guests who have booked through Virtuoso/AMEX etc.) is:
early check-in: 12.00 p.m.
late check-out: 3.00p.m./4.00p.m. (depending on property)
If you want anything better than that, I´d recommend contacting the hotel directly in advance.
early check-in: 12.00 p.m.
late check-out: 3.00p.m./4.00p.m. (depending on property)
If you want anything better than that, I´d recommend contacting the hotel directly in advance.
Last edited by Jasper2009; Dec 10, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Dec 10, 2010, 8:47 pm
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I think I read FPC platinum policy for late checkout is 5 pm and early arrival is 12 noon.. Jasper2009.. is your early check out noon.. couldn't be midnite for AMEX.
That would be a free night's stay.
That would be a free night's stay.
Dec 10, 2010, 8:56 pm
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Updated my post accordingly, probably too busy in the AC forum. 
Dec 10, 2010, 9:46 pm
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Dec 11, 2010, 12:46 pm
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I think it depends on ALOT of things. Relationship with hotel, capacity, etc...
However, I have checked into Banff Springs as early as 6 AM, and checked out as late as 9:30 PM!!!
However, I have checked into Banff Springs as early as 6 AM, and checked out as late as 9:30 PM!!!
Dec 11, 2010, 8:00 pm
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Wow, amazing.. The many stays and 100+ nights in this hotel.. can't say I've ever pushed those limits. Were you in need of rest?^
Dec 11, 2010, 8:53 pm
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Thank you
Appreciate your input. I'll speak to the hotel directly. Given that I never, ever have been able to sleep on a plane (!!!) I will need to crash for a couple of hours before my presentation.
Dec 12, 2010, 12:36 am
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Don't mean to pile on but I've had 2 experiences working with the plat line who said they were able to secure early checkin at 9-10am. However, in both instances, the hotel had no idea of my request when I got there. As such, I'd also suggest calling the hotel directly.
Dec 12, 2010, 1:18 pm
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If you're depending on a special early check-in or late check-out, the only way its' going to happen is by phoning the hotel directly. This would be the only surefire way of getting confirmation.
Dec 13, 2010, 9:56 am
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Very much so. I had also just brought 100 room nights to the hotel that weekend, and was staying an extra night with a special guest, so they were quite accommodating.
Dec 13, 2010, 12:18 pm
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I recall how its always been inconsistent when booking early check-in and/or late check-out at any hotels. Recently, the Hawaii properties the late check-out was smooth in Maui.. over the years, its been so inconsistent, that I've always double checked at the front desk for the late check-out, that way its not a surprise on the day we're leaving.