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Hotels often have a number of rules given to guests when they are staying at the accommodation. This can include anything from charging for the mini-bar to what time breakfast is served. One
very popular rule that most hotels enforce is the check-in time which is often at midday. But why do hotels make this the usual time for leaving the room? It has nothing to do with wanting
to get rid of guests. It is all to do with allowing enough time for the next guest to enter. Usually, check-in is a few hours after check-out, such as 2pm, for new guests to be shown to
their room. This gives housekeepers enough time to clean the room for it to be ready. Some have suggested a 24-hour check in service for guests to get the most out of their stay. Luxury
hostility expert Bruce Claver explained why a 24-hour system of checking in and out wouldn’t work. He revealed on Quora: “Simply think about 80 per cent of arrivals not checking in until
after 7pm and the following day 50 per cent of your arrivals trying to check in at 1pm. “A manager would be fielding complaints all day long as to why it is 7 or 8pm and the room is not
available.” General Manager of hotels Steve Hager explained why even a request for a later check-out can cause problems. He revealed: “When guests ask for a late check-out or an early
arrival, it can sometimes mean we need a small miracle, or do some creative juggling with the staff to accommodate the request.” However, if you pay enough money, a 24-hour check in and
check out service could be available. Regional sales manager Tim Balaza explained: “There’s one tier level higher in the platinum than mine and it allows 24-hour check in check out. So if
you check in at 8pm then you can check out the next day at 8pm. “This is for their top customers that stay about 100 nights a year or more.”