Arriving late at the hotel: what to tell them so you don't lose the booking

Your flight lands at night or at dawn and check-in has set hours. If you don't tell them, some properties may mark you as a no-show and cancel your booking.

What to tell them

Tell them your estimated time

Let the property know your arrival time, ideally through the booking platform and in writing.

Confirm 24-hour check-in

Ask whether there's a 24-hour reception or if they need to arrange a self check-in with codes.

How to make sure

If there are delays

If your flight is delayed, update the notice. Keep the property's reply as proof.

Backup plan

Have the address and a contact phone number, and a safe way to get there at your arrival time.

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