Consolidated "Late Check Out" thread
Oct 26, 2005, 2:00 pm
#154
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Do Hilton VIPs get late check out?
Just wondering. I'm Hilton Gold and haven't stayed in one for two months, but now when I read the tier level benefits, I can't see anything about getting a late check out (4 pm) on request. Perhaps I'm confusing this with another hotel program, but was that ever a benefit and, if so, is it still?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Oct 26, 2005, 2:10 pm
#155
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i always ask first..and have always been granted..once in singapore, the bloke asked us when our flight left, and we said, midnight..and he pondered for a moment and said..sorry, cant let you stay in the room after 6pm...it was like having another whole day in sin... however 2pm is the norm..
Oct 26, 2005, 2:42 pm
#156
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Starwood allows late check-out
Originally Posted by arfie
Perhaps I'm confusing this with another hotel program, but was that ever a benefit and, if so, is it still? Thanks in advance!
Oct 26, 2005, 5:29 pm
#157
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Hilton VIPs can request late checkout, but there's certainly no guarantee. However, every time I have asked, I have received it without problem. I've never asked to stay in a room past 3:00 PM though. Mid to late afternoon probably isn't a problem, but staying into the evening is not something they're likely to grant.
Oct 26, 2005, 8:35 pm
#159
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Did you do a search??????????
Originally Posted by arfie
Just wondering. I'm Hilton Gold and haven't stayed in one for two months, but now when I read the tier level benefits, I can't see anything about getting a late check out (4 pm) on request. Perhaps I'm confusing this with another hotel program, but was that ever a benefit and, if so, is it still?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
This from the HHonors website:
Late check-out upon request: If you need extra time in your room, call the front desk. We'll do everything possible to accommodate your request.
Oct 26, 2005, 9:15 pm
#160
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Originally Posted by Cheap Elite
Did you read the HHonors membership Benefits??
This from the HHonors website:
Late check-out upon request: If you need extra time in your room, call the front desk. We'll do everything possible to accommodate your request.
This from the HHonors website:
Late check-out upon request: If you need extra time in your room, call the front desk. We'll do everything possible to accommodate your request.
Oct 27, 2005, 6:42 pm
#161
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It certainly varies.In the USA I have only been able to get 1-2 hours extra and have on several occasions been denied.In Brisbane I only ever get 1 extra hour but generally Hiltons overseas are more generous.
In the Narita hilton it depends on your status-As silver I got 1pm.As gold I always got 3pm.As diamond I have been able to leave at 5pm.every time.This seems to be reasonably common through Asia.
It was as starwood gold I always got 4pm checkouts and it is the only thing I miss.
In the Narita hilton it depends on your status-As silver I got 1pm.As gold I always got 3pm.As diamond I have been able to leave at 5pm.every time.This seems to be reasonably common through Asia.
It was as starwood gold I always got 4pm checkouts and it is the only thing I miss.
Oct 27, 2005, 7:15 pm
#162
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As a Diamond, I am routinely denied anything past noon - I've occasionally been able to squeak out a 1 pm on a weekend, but overall I try to stay with Starwood when late check-out will be a need for me.
Oct 27, 2005, 7:19 pm
#163
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I recently stayed at Hilton Cocoa Beach and was told that the latest I could check-out without additional charges was 12.30pm. Good thing I asked the night before. I personally think that the benefits associated with Elite/VIP have diluted over the years. This sucks!!!
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Oct 27, 2005, 9:20 pm
#164
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Another one of those topics that has come up over and over ( and beaten to death 
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I have made an avarage of three or so such requests annually (over say the last 10 years) and I have never ONCE been denied and most of those requests have been for 3 or 4 pm and even later.
Properties include, SFO hilton, Paddington Hilton, Conrad Dublin, Hilton Sorrento, HHV ( twice within 4 days)
Perhaps the key is that these are in larger/city properties but I must say I am suprised at the number of postings here of denials.
mike
) I have made an avarage of three or so such requests annually (over say the last 10 years) and I have never ONCE been denied and most of those requests have been for 3 or 4 pm and even later.
Properties include, SFO hilton, Paddington Hilton, Conrad Dublin, Hilton Sorrento, HHV ( twice within 4 days)
Perhaps the key is that these are in larger/city properties but I must say I am suprised at the number of postings here of denials.
mike