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?
Look at it from the other side
How would you feel if you need an award night but can't book it because someone is selfishly and deliberately booking/taking an un-needed 5th night free
Book only 4nights if that is all you actually need.