Originally Posted by
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I've never stayed at a hotel that did not permit this with the exception of prepaid/nonrefundable reservations which ime are always clearly marked before booking.
Plenty of hotels charge early departure fees even on standard reservations. Dummy booking at MGM shows they are effectively nonrefundable after check-in, according to their rate details:
You have the option to change your check out date at the time of check-in or before without being charged an early check out fee. However, in the event you decide to check out prior to your confirmed departure date that you gave at the time of check-in, you will be charged an early check-out fee in the amount equal to the applicable rate and taxes you were quoted for all of the days remaining on your reservation.