YOU might want to get to your hotel room early – especially after being stuck on a cramped plane for hours.
But most hotels only start check-in hours in the afternoon, and with heavy bags under your arms and eyes, you might not want to wait.
One traveler revealed that you don’t necessarily have to wait to kill time, even if your check-in is later in the day.
There’s a chance you can access your room sooner by just showing up and asking.
A savvy tourist posted the nifty travel hack on X, formerly Twitter, saying: “Everyone knows you can walk into a hotel before check-in time and say “I have a reservation today, is there any chance my room To be ready? “and they will usually say of course?”
The trick may not be groundbreaking, but most people don’t even take the risk and ask.
If you’re still worried about whether it’s worth asking, other travelers have flocked to the post to share their experiences.
One person said: “It’s almost always ready early!”
Another said: “I did this in London last month. I went to the hotel to leave my bags in the morning.
“They asked if I would like to check in yet. I said yes!”
A third person added: “It’s always an option to ask. Even if the room is not ready, you can leave your luggage and use the facilities.
“If it’s a resort-type hotel, they’ll let you use the pool and relax while you wait. If it’s a hotel in Las Vegas, I think the room is almost always ready early.”
Someone else agreed, saying, “As someone who probably stays at 2-4 different hotels a month, about 80% of the time I arrive early, they check me in right away.”
Even if the hotel refuses your request, you will probably still be able to wait in the lounge.
But be careful as some hotels may charge extra for an early check-in and be sure to confirm first.
A woman also revealed the best time to check into a hotel to receive a free update.
A free hotel upgrade It’s the dreamiest way to start your vacation off right, and according to one TikToker, everyone can get one.
Meanwhile, a former hotel manager exposed the most disgusting reason you should pack your toothbrush away when you are not using it.
And if you’re looking for cheap stays in popular tourist spots, the lesser-known trick can help you score affordable accommodation – and they’re even cheaper in summer.
A booking expert also shared which hotel booking tricks really work and can save you hundreds during your vacation.
I’m a travel expert – here are some clever hotel hacks I swear by
By Harry Goodwin
Samantha Brown has visited at least 62 countries during her career as a TV presenter.
Now she’s shared her top tips for ensuring every hotel stay goes smoothly.
Firstly, Samantha recommends using the ironing board in your room as a luggage rack, table and counter.
Secondly, Samantha also suggests soaking a sponge in dish soap before letting it dry.
Then cut the sponge into smaller pieces that you can use to wash dishes on vacation.
If you are bringing your children, Samantha says you can secure your room with a roll of duct tape — or better yet, duct tape.
You can also use the tape to block flashing lights in your bedroom before bed.
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