Originally Posted by
SPN Lifer
That's why it is so important not to leave during those final hours, and plan one's stay accordingly.

That's wholly unrealistic...I often go to business meetings on my day of departure and then want to freshen up or even have a nap before I head to the airport to fly out at 4 pm or whenever prior to that is convenient for ME.
As a LTT the 4pm check-out is one of the reasons I keep staying at Marriott properties. I fully expect properties to live to the guarantee and I push them to do so if I get any resistance at the FD.