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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 7:52 am
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Originally Posted by Kacee
You clearly don't understand the issue.

I don't believe the system will recognize a "stay" for credit purposes unless the guest actually opens the door to the room.
This is only an issue with those brands at competing chains where you can check-in via an app and open your room door using your phone. (without ever passing the front desk)

Otherwise I have done many mattress runs without entering the room. You simply need to check-in at the front desk.
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