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AT CHECK IN
What will I need to
present to the front desk at check-in?
What if I get there and they don’t have a room for
me?
Is there a chance for an even better deal at check-in?
What should I verify at check-in?
Is there any thing else I might need to pick up at
check-in?
How can I avoid surprises when I check out?
What should I do if I can’t make it out by checkout
time?
What will I need to
present to the front desk at check-in?
Bring your confirmation number and
rate information with you.
Some Hotels will require a picture
I.D. to check in.
You’ll need to present the credit
card you will be using to pay for the room.
Since many Hotels require the plate
numbers of the cars that will be parked in the Hotel’s parking
lot, jot down your car’s license plate number on the way in.
Present any coupons, memberships or
associations that provide you a discount at check-in.
Present any frequent flyer or loyalty
membership programs you need credited at check-in.
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What if I get there
and they don’t have a room for me?
Make sure that it is just not your
particular type of room that is sold out, but that they don’t have
any rooms at all. If they have more expensive suites available, ask
to be upgraded for the same price.
If they have other locations in town,
see if any of the other locations have rooms available.
Have them call around to check to see
if they can find you a room at one of their competitors. If the
price goes up ask that the Hotel pay the difference.
If no other rooms are available in
town, call the reservation center and find out if their Hotel’s in
nearby cities have any rooms. If you don’t have a car, see if they
can shuttle you to that location.
Don’t give up. See if they will
have any rooms available for you tomorrow.
If you did everything right and they
don’t have a room for you, ask to be compensated.
Keep the receipts of any costs
incurred because of their failure to have your room available.
This has obviously created a customer
service issue, so you can also look for help in our Customer Service
Issues section.
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Is there a chance for
an even better deal at check-in?
Yes, after you find out what the
Hotel has available for you, ask about upgrade specials. Just as
Hotel’s can sell out of certain rooms, they can also have too many
of a certain kind around. This could mean big savings for you, that
luxury suite that was so much more to reserve could now only be a
few dollars away.
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What should I verify
at check-in?
Your room’s rate is the same as
your reserved rate information.
Any extra charges for fees or
services that can be placed on your bill.
All discounts and loyalty program
credits will be applied to your bill.
Any special requests you made have
been honored.
The Hotel’s scheduled times for
services such as meals, cocktails, shuttles, pool hours, room
service and front desk assistance. If any of these services are
complimentary, check to see if you need to be issued any coupons or
vouchers to use these services.
Confirm checkout time.
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Is there any thing
else I might need to pick up at check-in?
See if they have cards available with
the Hotel’s name and address to share with those in your party.
These will be especially helpful in getting you back to your Hotel
if you are unfamiliar with the local area or language. It will also
give you something to provide your children so they can find their
way back, in case they get lost.
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How can I avoid
surprises when I check out?
Make sure you are up and out by check
out time to avoid additional charges.
Be aware of all the Hotel’s charges
and share this information with all in your party.
Local surcharges and taxes.
Local and long distance calling.
Room service and minibar, remember
convenience has a price.
In room movies.
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What should I do if I
can’t make it out by checkout time?
If you don’t think you’ll make it
out by checkout time, see if they have a grace period or other
options available to you. Some Hotels will offer later checkout
times as a convenience to their customers. Hotels can be more
flexible about this service if you plan for it up front. You also
need to be aware that there may be a charge involved for this
service.
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