arriving at your hotel way too early: what do you do?
So, here’s the situation: I’m looking at a flight that lands at 5am on a Thursday—yes, you read that right, 5am! It’s one of those red-eye flights where you’re basically running on fumes and coffee by the time you land. I figure by the time I actually get to the hotel, it’ll be around 6am.
Now, here’s my dilemma: I’d love nothing more than to just check in, take a hot shower, and catch a quick nap before my day starts. But let’s be real, most hotels don’t let you check in until 3pm. I really don’t want to be that person dozing off in the lobby or wandering around town with my suitcase, especially since I need to work remotely from my room starting around 11am.
So, what do you all do in this situation? Do you just bite the bullet and pay for the night before, even though you’re not even there? Or is there some secret trick I’m missing—like maybe calling ahead and begging for mercy, or finding a hotel that’s more flexible with early check-ins?
Honestly, I’m not sure what’s worse: wasting money on a room I barely use, or dragging myself through the city half-awake until check-in. Anyone else run into this? What’s your go-to move when you arrive way before check-in? Any hotel chains that are more forgiving, or do you have any hacks for getting into your room early? Let’s hear your stories—especially if you’ve ever had to set up your laptop in a hotel lobby while half-asleep!
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