Originally Posted by
MNAudiS4
In 1200 stays over 12 yrs i have never once been told after the check-in time that oh we can't give you a king bed and you need to wait. I have received this a few times when showing up at noon and the check in time is 3 or 4 PM.
This has happened to me repeatedly. I agree with Socrates, it is your choice whether you want a room now or wait for a preferred choice later in the day.