Sorry to dredge up this thread, but I have a related question.

I am heading to the USA (SFO) to do some shopping (that AUD/USD rate is just too tempting). I am looking at placing a few orders online and sending to the hotel to avoid shipping charges. 3 in total. Has anyone else thought about doing this?

I think I will email the hotel in advance of booking to confirm they do not have a problem with me doing this.

By doing all my required annual purchases in one hit (towels, sheets, clothes, shoes, new suit, business shirts, underwear etc....), this trip is actually going to save me serious $$$ :-)