At the end of a stay at a Marriott hotel, it’s often helpful to get late checkout, particularly if you have a late flight departure. Usually, checkout is around 12:00 or 1:00 pm, and check-in is around 3:00 pm. Therefore, Late checkout is likely anytime from 1:00 pm to 8:00 or 9:00 pm.
While evening checkouts are rare, our luxury travel concierge agents have occasionally secured wildly late checkouts for our clients, so it’s always worth asking – we are delighted to help. In fact, we can secure prioritized late checkout, prioritized room upgrades, free breakfast for two, and more at luxury hotels for all our clients, so do get in touch if you could use any of these perks. You also get all your usual loyalty points and perks when you book with us.
Here are 10 tips (and 1 bonus tip) to increase your chances of securing a late checkout at a Marriott hotel.
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Read on for our brilliant tips to increase your chances of securing a late checkout at a hotel:
1. Book Via An Agent That Specializes In Benefits Like Late Checkout
You can request a late checkout at any time. You can even book via a specialist agent that focuses on prioritizing late checkouts. If you book your next stay via our concierge, you will usually get prioritized late checkout, free breakfast, hotel credit, welcome amenities, and more at all the best luxury hotels.
If a hotel offers a late checkout for free, it enables you to enjoy access to your room for longer and enjoy the hotel’s facilities for longer, with a place to escape to. This benefit can be hugely valuable if you have a late flight, so we highly reccomend using a specialized agent who can help you with this.
Also, if you book via a luxury agent, they should have direct contacts at the hotel and can request and confirm late checkout. Some luxury hotels we partner with will confirm a late checkout on booking.
2. Ask in Advance
When should you ask for a late checkout time? When making your reservation, inquire about the possibility of a late checkout as soon as you make the booking. Some hotels may be more accommodating if they know your preferences beforehand. Whether via your agent or asking the hotel directly, it’s worth putting the request for late checkout in as soon as possible to give the hotel the chance to shuffle rooms around to help you with your request.
Some hotels offer online check-in services that allow you to specify your preferences, including a late checkout request before you arrive, so it is worth looking out for this option or asking your agent to look out for it.
3. Join Loyalty Programs
Members of hotel loyalty programs often receive perks and prioritized benefits such as late checkout privileges. Joining these programs can increase your chances of getting a late checkout.
With Marriott, the loyalty scheme is Marriott Bonvoy, and the higher your membership tier, the more priority the hotel will likely give to your late checkout.
4. Stay Regularly
if you are a repeat guest at a hotel, all your benefits will likely be prioritized. You are likely to get a better room, are more likely to get a welcome amenity, and crucially, the hotel is more likely to try their best to shuffle rooms around to give you late checkout on your room.
5. Ask Nicely
Request late checkout politely when checking in. Politely ask the front desk staff about the possibility of a late checkout. Being courteous and friendly can help you obtain late checkout.
Even if your request for a late checkout and it is is denied, remain polite and understanding. Getting upset or demanding may decrease your chances of receiving late checkout and benefits on future bookings.
6. Explain Your Situation
Explain why you need a late checkout, like a late flight departure or a special occasion. Sharing these details may help staff justify your late checkout to management. This may make them more inclined to grant your request.
7. Offer to Pay
In some cases, offering to pay an additional fee for a late checkout or an extra half-day stay may increase your chances of success. Be prepared to negotiate.
8. Check Hotel Occupancy
Hotels are more likely to gift late checkouts when occupancy is low. Consider asking about the hotel’s current occupancy rate when requesting a late checkout.
9. Ensure You Can Use Hotel Facilities After Checkout
If all else fails and you can’t get a late checkout, some hotels permit you to use all the facilities until you leave and have a communal room or changing area to use and shower in.
This means you can enjoy all the hotel facilities, the pool, the lounges, the gym, and the beach, even without having a room. You can then clean up in the hotel’s shared changing rooms before heading to the airport. Our booking agents can determine whether the hotel you want to stay in has this option, as this facility is a huge advantage if you have a late flight.
10. Follow Up With Staff On The Day Of Checkout
If you cannot secure a late checkout during check-in, consider following up with the front desk staff on the checkout day. Sometimes, last-minute accommodations can be arranged or juggled, depending on hotel availability.
11. Book Club Lounge Access
If your hotel does not allow late checkout, consider paying for access to the club lounge. You could book a club room for your entire stay or try to book it just for the last night.
We’ve reviewed the best hotel club lounges in the world. A club lounge will give you a place to relax and grab a complimentary bite to eat and drink. These lounges are brilliant and almost as good as having your own room while you wait around in the hotel for your flight. Lounge access late into the evening can be very useful for an extended stay.
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