Originally Posted by
CDTraveler
Based on my personal experience, I'd say letting the hotel know in advance that you're not arriving until morning can cost you a room if the hotel has a walk-in customer that promises to leave early (and then didn't).
I've had this experience too, but only once. Not letting them know won't make much difference IMO - she'll still look like a no-show, just one who got charged for it. And if they give the room away knowing what time she'll be arriving, I'd say that's pretty good grounds for an upgrade or similar expression of contrition.
