Hotel early arrival for another guest
I made a hotel reservation through Expedia under my name for two people but my friend will arrive one day before me. The duration is 8-14. I'm arriving on the 9th, my friend is arriving on the 8th.
So can he check in?
Best Answer
Depending on the Hotel, this may or may not be a problem.
I have worked at many different hotels in the US, we need to see an ID with the same name that's on the reservation to check in the room. I have fudged this rule on occasion (for spouses, siblings or children who can produce an ID with the same last name).
It would be safer to call the hotel ahead of time and add another name to the reservation. Most PMSs support multiple names on a reservation, so you should be able to keep your name on it as well.
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What happens if you arrive at hotel early?
Hotels usually have check in times beginning in the early afternoon, around 2pm to 4pm. Keep in mind that though you could be allowed to check in early, you may have to pay for the privilege\u2014sometimes up to as much as 50% of the cost of another night!Can a person check-in early at a hotel?
Most hotels will let you check-in early However, generally speaking there's some flexibility there. Most hotels will let you check-in significantly earlier than the published check-in time, assuming a room is available and has been cleaned.Can another guest check-in to hotel?
Most hotels will be happy to note down the name of the second guest and allow them to check-in upon arrival. Many hotels also don't bother following up about the arrival of the \u201cfirst guest\u201d, and even if they do, they usually only ask that the first guest shows up at the front desk as a courtesy.Can you check out of a hotel early in the morning?
Normally, this is not a problem at all. I regularly 'check-out' in the evening before I want to leave, not because I leave very early, but to avoid the lines in the morning. This 'checking-out' consists of paying the bill, and notifying the hotel that I will leave in the morning.Hotel Guest Cycle - Arrival Stage
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Answer 2
I am assuming you have booked one room under your name, but your friend will arrive first. This could be a problem. To prevent fraud, many hotels insist on seeing a credit card with a name matching the name on the reservation, especially when the reservation has been booked through a third-party booking site like Expedia.
I would contact the hotel in advance to ask about their procedures; ideally get a response in writing. In many cases, you can complete in advance a credit card authorization form provided by the hotel, to be carried by your friend, which the hotel will accept as proof.
Answer 3
He will not be able to check in since the reservation does not contain his name. You should call the hotel and change the reservation to include his name.
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