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I thought they either have to say that it's not available, available only to a certain time, or available. I think charging, unless in the case that they can't sell the room for the following night, isn't within the spirit of late check out subject to availability.
Except that you are basing everything on a premise that a late check out means 4pm
I don't know many hotels where 4pm is a standard for a late check out. 2pm is much more normal
Did the hotel refuse a check out to a time later than noon?