Your flight lands at dawn, but check-in only opens at three in the afternoon. A familiar bind: the room isn't officially yours yet, and you'd rather not spend half a day in the lobby with your suitcases. Early check-in and late check-out solve exactly this — you just need to ask ahead and understand how availability works.
Early check-in and late check-out are offered on request and subject to availability, often for a fee (frequently around half a night's rate) or free for high-status guests. To guarantee early check-in, you can pay for the previous night. Either way, the front desk will store your luggage free of charge. The easiest way to ask is in advance, under My bookings.
01 / What it isHow early check-in differs from late check-out
Most hotels set standard check-in after 2–3 PM and check-out before 11 AM–noon. Early check-in lets you take the room before the official time, while late check-out lets you stay longer. These are two separate services: each is arranged on its own, and availability is counted separately for each.
02 / CostWhen it's free and when it costs extra
There's no universal rate — the hotel sets the terms. A short shift of an hour or two is often granted for free, while a noticeably early check-in or late check-out usually costs a portion of the nightly rate — frequently around half. Guests with high status in the hotel's loyalty programme are often given these services at no charge. Always confirm the exact price when your request is approved — it depends on the room category and occupancy on your dates.
- Free — a small time shift, or a status guest, when a room is available.
- For a fee — a noticeably early check-in or late check-out: typically a share of the nightly rate.
- A full night — a guaranteed check-in at any hour, or a check-out well past noon.
03 / How to requestSubmitting the request in advance
Open your booking
Go to My bookings and select the relevant hotel.
Add a special request
State your approximate arrival or departure time and request early check-in or late check-out — the earlier you ask, the better the odds.
Wait for confirmation
The hotel will reply whether the service is available on your dates and whether a fee applies. A request is not yet a guarantee.
Need help? Reach out
Sales.Travel support can confirm the terms for you: bot @sales_travel_bot or phone 8 800 100-06-46.
04 / LuggageWhat to do while the room isn't ready
Even if early check-in isn't granted, the day isn't lost. Almost any hotel will store your luggage for free at the front desk — both before check-in and after check-out, if there's still time before your flight. Leave the suitcases, take a receipt or tag, and head out to explore. It's best to keep valuables and documents with you.
05 / FAQFrequently asked questions
Can I guarantee early check-in in advance?
Yes — by paying for the previous night. The room is then held from the evening before and ready on arrival, at any hour. A standard request grants early check-in only if a room is free.
How much does late check-out cost?
It depends on the hotel. A short extension is often free, a later check-out usually costs a share of the nightly rate (frequently around half), and leaving well past noon may count as an extra night. Confirm the exact price when it's approved.
Where do I leave my bags if the room isn't ready?
Leave them at the front desk — luggage storage is free, both before check-in and after check-out. Keep valuables with you.
Is early check-in ever free?
Sometimes — for a small time shift, or for guests with high status in the hotel's loyalty programme, when a room is available. There's no guarantee: it all depends on availability. If in doubt, message Sales.Travel support or the bot @sales_travel_bot.