Early check-out
Feb 19, 2024, 12:37 pm
#1
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Early check-out
What is the earliest I can check out of a Courtyard and still get the points / stay-credit for the night? If I were to check out 5 minutes past midnight, would I earn the stay credit and points for that night? What is the best way to establish the exact check out time so as to avoid any debate later on, keeping in mind that all hotels may not have the correct time in their systems?
Feb 19, 2024, 12:57 pm
#3
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If you’re worried about the night posting just leave. They won’t know until you are supposed to check out and if there’s nothing in the room they will assume you just left.
I would probably check out in the app at a reasonable time (say 8am or so) to allow them plenty of time to get the room ready for the next guest.
I would probably check out in the app at a reasonable time (say 8am or so) to allow them plenty of time to get the room ready for the next guest.
Feb 19, 2024, 4:01 pm
#4
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If you’re worried about the night posting just leave. They won’t know until you are supposed to check out and if there’s nothing in the room they will assume you just left.
I would probably check out in the app at a reasonable time (say 8am or so) to allow them plenty of time to get the room ready for the next guest.
I would probably check out in the app at a reasonable time (say 8am or so) to allow them plenty of time to get the room ready for the next guest.
Feb 19, 2024, 4:47 pm
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Easier said than done - my companion and I will each have a piece of checked luggage and this is a hotel in a former Soviet republic - so slipping out without anyone noticing will be difficult. My flight leaves at 0215, so I cannot risk getting to the airport much after midnight!
--Jon
Feb 19, 2024, 5:29 pm
#6
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Easier said than done - my companion and I will each have a piece of checked luggage and this is a hotel in a former Soviet republic - so slipping out without anyone noticing will be difficult. My flight leaves at 0215, so I cannot risk getting to the airport much after midnight!
Feb 19, 2024, 8:37 pm
#7
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Easier said than done - my companion and I will each have a piece of checked luggage and this is a hotel in a former Soviet republic - so slipping out without anyone noticing will be difficult. My flight leaves at 0215, so I cannot risk getting to the airport much after midnight!
I’d just leave your companion might have two or three pieces of luggage. If there’s a bill to settle just ask to see it during the last evening / night and settle, I just usually use the want to make sure the card works or want a quick check out in the morning excuse if there are any questions to why.
Feb 19, 2024, 9:53 pm
#8
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That being said, most hotels, in my experience, will just manually post your room charges so you can settle your bill and then actually check you out after audit is run. It's cleaner this way for both parties, especially for hotels that have in-room purchasable amenities that won't be checked until your room is cleaned the following day.
Feb 20, 2024, 7:23 am
#9
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Just a data point here - I've done this in Dubai at Le Meridien a number of times. The flight I take back to the US leaves around ~2AM, so I head to the airport at like 10:30 or 11PM (way early, I know, don't judge). I always check out, with the front desk, to make sure I get a paper folio (just in case, for expenses). If you pay for the night, it shouldn't matter when you leave. I've always gotten credit for the night.
Feb 20, 2024, 9:36 am
#10
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Maybe out of my last 300 nights in the last couple of years I've only said I'm checking out a handful of times either cause the FD engaged in convo as I was leaving or I had to visit the desk upon leaving regardless. Walk out and leave..
Feb 20, 2024, 2:36 pm
#11
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Just a data point here - I've done this in Dubai at Le Meridien a number of times. The flight I take back to the US leaves around ~2AM, so I head to the airport at like 10:30 or 11PM (way early, I know, don't judge). I always check out, with the front desk, to make sure I get a paper folio (just in case, for expenses). If you pay for the night, it shouldn't matter when you leave. I've always gotten credit for the night.