Consolidated "Late Check Out" thread
Nov 14, 2018, 7:04 pm
#1111
Join Date: May 2012
Location: BKK/SIN/YYZ/YUL
Programs: DL, AC, Bonvoy, Accor, Hilton
Posts: 2,920
As an infrequent guest, I find that Hilton is more generous with me, a non status HH guest, than Accor/ Novotel/Mercure/Sofitel or Hyatt or IC's Holiday Inn brands.
That doesn't mean much, but Hilton still treats me better than most other hotel brands. We can moan and groan about what Sheraton or Westin etc. did, but they are gone. If their model had been that good, they would have been gobbling up the other hotel chains, and not have been eaten, digested and spat out. There's no point recalling the "good old days", because they are over and are not coming back.
That doesn't mean much, but Hilton still treats me better than most other hotel brands. We can moan and groan about what Sheraton or Westin etc. did, but they are gone. If their model had been that good, they would have been gobbling up the other hotel chains, and not have been eaten, digested and spat out. There's no point recalling the "good old days", because they are over and are not coming back.
Nov 14, 2018, 9:52 pm
#1112
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Amsterdam
Programs: A3, BA, OZ,
Posts: 1,099
As an infrequent guest, I find that Hilton is more generous with me, a non status HH guest, than Accor/ Novotel/Mercure/Sofitel or Hyatt or IC's Holiday Inn brands.
That doesn't mean much, but Hilton still treats me better than most other hotel brands. We can moan and groan about what Sheraton or Westin etc. did, but they are gone. If their model had been that good, they would have been gobbling up the other hotel chains, and not have been eaten, digested and spat out. There's no point recalling the "good old days", because they are over and are not coming back.
That doesn't mean much, but Hilton still treats me better than most other hotel brands. We can moan and groan about what Sheraton or Westin etc. did, but they are gone. If their model had been that good, they would have been gobbling up the other hotel chains, and not have been eaten, digested and spat out. There's no point recalling the "good old days", because they are over and are not coming back.
Point 2) Sheraton and Westin are not gone and, in fact, their policy has become the policy of one of the largest hotel chains in the world. Anybody with platinum or higher status in Marriott gets a guaranteed 16:00 late checkout. So I don't really understand this argument that the 'good old days' are over and not coming back unless they previously offered something more than guaranteed 16:00 late checkout...
Nov 17, 2018, 8:11 pm
#1113
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Montréal, Canada
Posts: 1,610
Hilton Berlin
On a recent stay, I requested a late check-out for 16:00 at the front desk the evening before my departure. After a bit of computer consultation, my request was granted. When I checked out at 15:00, the FDA said, "But you still have an hour left!" I do love a sense of humour.
Nov 17, 2018, 8:18 pm
#1114
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Montréal, Canada
Posts: 1,610
Conrad Bali
On the morning of my departure, I told the FDA that I was scheduled to to leave on a late flight departing at 21:00 and boarding at 20:30. I asked what time she felt I should arrive at the airport, and she suggested 18:00 and proactively granted me late check out for that same time, 18:00. I arranged a hotel transfer for 17:30, so everything dovetailed very nicely. I could have had evening cocktails, but I was saving my appetite for the in flight meal service.
Jan 9, 2019, 6:15 pm
#1115
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Europe
Programs: Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, Accor, Hyatt, (Former IHG Ambassador)
Posts: 1,394
What is maximum limit for late check out for Gold & Diamond members ?
For late check out privileges, I haven't seen a specific time of day mentioned anywhere.
Is there a general maximum limit for Gold or Diamond members, or does each hotel make its own rules in this regard ?
Also are Diamonds entitled to stay longer in the room than Golds ?
If yes, by how much ?
I usually ask for 2pm or 3pm, but sometimes an extra hour would come in handy depending on schedule.
Is there a general maximum limit for Gold or Diamond members, or does each hotel make its own rules in this regard ?
Also are Diamonds entitled to stay longer in the room than Golds ?
If yes, by how much ?
I usually ask for 2pm or 3pm, but sometimes an extra hour would come in handy depending on schedule.
Jan 9, 2019, 6:19 pm
#1116
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,884
For late check out privileges, I haven't seen a specific time of day mentioned anywhere.
Is there a general maximum limit for Gold or Diamond members, or does each hotel make its own rules in this regard ?
Also are Diamonds entitled to stay longer in the room than Golds ?
If yes, by how much ?
I usually ask for 2pm or 3pm, but sometimes an extra hour would come in handy depending on schedule.
Is there a general maximum limit for Gold or Diamond members, or does each hotel make its own rules in this regard ?
Also are Diamonds entitled to stay longer in the room than Golds ?
If yes, by how much ?
I usually ask for 2pm or 3pm, but sometimes an extra hour would come in handy depending on schedule.
Jan 9, 2019, 8:25 pm
#1117
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: PHX
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, HHonrs Diamond
Posts: 1,336
I received Diamond on a Marriott Status Match last fall. I am 2 for 2 on late checkouts for 3pm. One at a HGI, the other at a Home2 property.
I am not aware of a limit, but I certainly do not abuse the privilege. I check out before breakfast on my fair share of stays as well.
I am not aware of a limit, but I certainly do not abuse the privilege. I check out before breakfast on my fair share of stays as well.
Jan 9, 2019, 10:54 pm
#1118
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: California
Programs: AA Advantage Gold, Rapid Rewards A list, Sky Miles Gold Medallion, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 403
It really depends on the property and their availability, but I would say 1-2 is very typical with later being an exception to the rule. Some hotels may offer later for a fee also.
Jan 9, 2019, 11:19 pm
#1119
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: San Francisco/Sydney
Programs: UA 1K/MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Something, IHG Gold, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 8,159
There's no guaranteed time. I've had everything from "no" to "8pm". Not surprisingly, the former was in the US, and the latter was in Asia.
Jan 10, 2019, 12:44 am
#1121
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,576
But DoubleTree KL is extremely stingy with late checkout. Both times I was told just 1 pm latest. Maybe it’s just down to their unwillingness to pay housekeeping for later hours.
Jan 10, 2019, 1:15 am
#1123
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: Emirates Skywards (Gold), Hilton (Diamond), Radisson (Gold)
Posts: 370
I’ve never staid in the US, but my experience is:
1pm - Never been refused
2pm - Almost always
3pm - At least 50% of the time
4pm - Once
”Stay as long as you need, we don’t need the room back” - Once
1pm - Never been refused
2pm - Almost always
3pm - At least 50% of the time
4pm - Once
”Stay as long as you need, we don’t need the room back” - Once
Jan 10, 2019, 10:46 am
#1125
Join Date: May 2014
Programs: HH Diamond,Virgin Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 248
Each property has its own rules and can also be dependant on occupancy levels
Hiltons and Conrads we stay at regularly are usually the most generous
Sometimes get offered 6pm at these
infact a couple of Hiltons actually blocks the room the whole night so we can leave when we want
This is not the norm though and only applies to one or two select properties we frequent annually.
Hiltons and Conrads we stay at regularly are usually the most generous
Sometimes get offered 6pm at these
infact a couple of Hiltons actually blocks the room the whole night so we can leave when we want
This is not the norm though and only applies to one or two select properties we frequent annually.