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Late checkout is incredibly useful at the end of any hotel stay, especially if you’re faced with 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 usually to 4:00 pm.
While evening checkouts are rare, our luxury travel concierge agents have occasionally secured crazily late checkouts for our clients, so it’s always worth asking as our agents are delighted to help.
Our luxury travel concierge agents specialize in prioritized late checkout, prioritized room upgrades, free breakfast for two, and more at all luxury hotels around the world, so 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.
Read on for our brilliant tips to increase your chances of getting a late checkout at any Hotel.
1. Book Via An Agent That Specializes In Late Checkout
It’s that simple: when you book, book via an agent specializing in late checkout. Book your next stay via our concierge, and we can usually get you prioritized late checkout, free breakfast, hotel credit, welcome amenities, and more at all the best luxury hotels.
Some of our hotel partners guarantee late checkout if you book via our luxury travel concierge, so feel free to query whether your hotel offers this guarantee when booking with our agents.
Obtaining a complimentary late checkout extends your stay in your room and makes it easier to enjoy the hotel’s facilities, offering a peaceful retreat and a place to wash up and touch up your makeup and hair, after a swim. This benefit is especially beneficial when dealing with late flight departures, so enlist the help of a dedicated agent to help arrange this benefit.
Our team of luxury agents communicates directly with management at upscale hotels, enabling them to request and endeavor to secure late checkout for you. Furthermore, some of the luxury hotels we partner with automatically confirm late checkout when booking.
2. Don’t Book Via a Third Party Agency
In contrast, bookings made through large, automated online travel agencies usually receive lower priority for late checkout and room upgrades. You will not be prioritized if you book this way, and there is no real person to contact and speak to who cares and will fight your corner to get you a better stay.
Opting to book through our agents or directly with the hotel enhances the likelihood of receiving late checkout, as these bookings typically yield higher profits for the hotel, thereby incentivizing them to accommodate requests more readily.
3. Book Club Lounge Access
Club lounges offer complimentary food and drink in an exclusive, luxurious lounge area. Access to these executive club lounges provides a sanctuary to relax and indulge in complimentary refreshments, ideal for guests awaiting a late flight. With access available until late into the evening, they prove invaluable for extended stays, and many also offer convenient shower facilities for a quick refreshment.
Club lounge access is the break-glass solution if faced with a late flight. If the hotel cannot accommodate an extended checkout, there’s no better option than relaxing in these executive areas for as long as necessary.
If you book the InterContinental in Paris, London, or New York Barclay hotel via our concierge, you will get free club lounge access even when you book a standard room. We reviewed the club lounge at the InterContinental London, which is insanely good.
We’ve reviewed the best hotel club lounges in the world, which goes beyond just Regent club lounges.
4. Ask Straight Away
Asking for a late checkout at a hotel is best done right after booking. Some hotels may be more flexible if they know your preferences in advance. Whether through your agent or by contacting the hotel directly, it’s best to request late checkout as soon as possible, allowing the hotel ample time to adjust room allocations and accommodate your request.
If you cannot secure a late checkout in advance, it’s a good idea to follow up with the front desk staff on the day of checkout. Sometimes, last-minute accommodations can be arranged or adjustments made to free up a room for you to use until the early evening.
5. Join the Hotel’s Loyalty Program
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.
You may be guaranteed a late checkout if you are a high-tier member of the hotel’s loyalty scheme. This perk depends on which hotel brand you are staying at and how high your status is in their loyalty program.
6. Stay Regularly
Returning guests often receive prioritized benefits, such as an upgraded room and a welcome amenity. The hotel is far more likely to try to accommodate late checkout by rearranging room assignments if you are a regular guest.
7. Explain Why You Need Late Checkout
If you require late checkout due to a late flight departure, or for a special occasion, or if you want to enjoy the pool for the remainder of your stay, sharing these details with the staff may assist them in prioritizing and justifying your late checkout to the management. This communication can increase the likelihood that your request will be granted.
8. Offer to Pay
Some hotels charge an additional fee for a late checkout or an extra half-day. Ask about this. You may feel it’s worthwhile paying a little more to stay until the end of the day on the last day of your stay.
We recently secured an incredibly early check-in for one of our clients at the Four Seasons Abu Dhabi for half the price of a full night’s stay. The client was thrilled. This can happen across any hotel brand. The first step is to ask!
9. Stay In Low Season
Negotiating late checkout becomes nearly impossible if the hotel is fully booked the night following your checkout. Conversely, if occupancy levels are low, your chances significantly improve. Consider scheduling your stay outside of peak seasons to increase the chances of your late checkout perk.
10. Book A Hotel Where You Can Use The Hotel Facilities After Checkout
If you cannot secure a late checkout, most luxury hotels allow you to continue using all their facilities until your departure. They typically provide a communal room or changing area for guests to use and shower.
This enables you to enjoy the hotel’s amenities like the pool, lounges, gym, and beach, even without a booked room. Afterward, you can freshen up in the hotel’s communal changing rooms before heading to the airport.
We have outlined below how to secure late checkout at all the luxury hotel brands. The same principles apply to budget brands like Premier Inn, Travelodge, and Holiday Inn. If you have any queries or questions, our concierge is here to help.
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