What is early check-in and late check-out?

Incorporating early check-in or late check-out options in tourist accommodations adds significant value to guest stays. Automating both check-in and check-out processes through one tool makes it far more convenient for property owners and guests alike.

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Note both early check-in and late check-out depend on accommodation availability.

What is early check-in?

Early check-in occurs when guests begin their accommodation period, typically from 13:00-15:00. If rooms available, offering early check-in adds service value, differentiating from local tourist accommodations.

Early check-in relieves guests, letting them store luggage before standard time, fully planning destination day.

What is late check-out?

Check-out ends guest accommodation period, typically 10:00-12:00, involving key return and extra charges settlement. If no immediate new guests, offer late check-out—leaving later than standard check-out time.

Late check-out adds service value, leaving positive final impressions increasing future bookings.

Benefits of enabling early check-in and late check-out

Added services offer:

• Service quality differentiation from local tourist accommodations.
• Enhanced hosting value.
• Guest loyalty during final stay moments.
• Fully personalized service matching guest needs.
• Boosted accommodation reputation via positive guest reviews.
• Additional fee opportunity for early/late services.

Conclusions

Offering these extras typically brings advantages. Automatic early check-in grants guest autonomy/time optimization, positively reflecting in increased bookings.