Originally Posted by
Doc Savage
I've checked out a day early from many hotels and have never been forced to pay for the missed night or been charged a higher rate than booked. YMMV, of course.
This +1.
While I've never asked at the desk in advance, looking on line I've frequently seen the anomalies described by OP. So if I'm leaving early from a multi-night reservation I just check out the last morning. I don't mention that I'm leaving "early." Have not had any negative reaction but I'd be fine if I were charged in accordance with the cancellation policy to which I agreed when I booked.