Originally Posted by
Xero
Every hotel has different policies.
To be on the safe side, pick option 3. Physically check in, open the room, visit every day, then check out in person.
The last thing you want is for the hotel to take your money and not give you any night credits. Since you say cheap hotels are nearby, why risk it?
Good call. I wasn't sure if they monitored the key ins but I can't count how many times I've spent an entire stay with no interaction beyond picking up my keys.