Originally Posted by
sannmann
Contemplating booking an award stay for next year. I only need four nights; however, with the fifth night free, I'm wondering whether I can just check out a day early without penalty. Would I still get HHonors credit (I qualify based upon number of nights) for that fifth night?
Simply leave. You don't need to physically check-out. If it makes you feel any better, the morning after the 5th night, call the hotel and let them know you checked out but forgot to let them know.