Sorry if this has been covered multiple times. I haven't travelled or looked at the award programs closely in forever. My husband has the free night certificate from his Amex and I have the opportunity to use it for a stay across town for an early morning TV taping. He wouldn't be staying with me. I know the certificates work for the prime member only, but if we make the reservation in his name, would he need to be there for the check-in, check-out, or both? He'd probably be able to do the check-in only.