Originally Posted by littlevoices

Hi randys1 ,you can just make two reservations at the same hotel, and then on check-in (or in advance) let them know you have two separate reservation numbers. 90% of the time they will not make you check-out and will link them locally (though your keys may need to be recut from experience). It is a fairly typical scenario. As such your option is really #5.

PS: Just double check which way around is cheaper for cash, i.e. you may find it better value to pay cash for the first night, rather than the second, or vice versa.