Latest late checkout experience: took a last minute trip over to Myrtle Beach last night, stayed at the Quality Inn. Mrs. VFD wanted some extra beach time this morning. I asked last night but was put off till this morning and was offered 1pm and took it. At checkout the clerk(who checked us in yesterday) thanked me for not insisting on 2 as they were very busy.
Slighty OT but interesting: I used my corporate code online and got a room for $76. They were quoting walk-ups $134.95.