Originally Posted by
rkt10
Okay, then I would go with my recommendation that the OP try to check into her hotel, and if that is not possible, at least leave her luggage in their safe keeping.
So grab a luggage cart, get to the paid taxi stand (just outside of the customs control), they'll help you get your luggage to the taxi (they'll want a tip, of course) and ride on into the city.
If you can't get in to your room at the hotel, grab a book and go to a coffee shop nearby your hotel (wherever you are, there will be a coffee shop) and sit and people watch.
You could also walk in to a beauty salon and have your hair and nails done. I got mine done for $15. total. That would be relaxing and time consuming.
Also, contact your hotel and see if they can permit an early check in, no matter what you end up doing.
Have fun.
Rita
Sounds like great suggestions for her.
Personally, I've almost never had a problem with early check-in --often enough well before noon time. And so I hope that's an option that works for the OP too. If at the major international-branded hotels, they'll definitely be able to store your bags before check-in .... were it to come to that. (If doing that, remember the general precaution around the world is to have your bags locked and not to keep irreplacable valuables in there.)