Sleep Inn Dania Beach charged $10 early arrival fee.

[swifty]

DW and I checked into the Sleep Inn at around 11:00 AM on our scheduled reservation date but had to pay a $10 early arrival fee. We are from California and have never had this happen before. Hotels here have always allowed early check-in if a room is available with no extra fee. It's just good business. Is this a common practice in Florida?

[psblin99]

I had to respond to this. I stayed there in March and checked in around noon. I can't beleive they did this and no it is not common practice in Florida.

[Bequia]

I could see if it were at 7am or 8am up to 10am but 11am...seems odd.

[Lois R]

No, it is not a common practice. I have never heard of it:eek:

Did you ask to speak with the General Manager about it?

 

Silliest thing......why didn't they just tell you the room

wasn't ready?:confused: but to charge extra?

In my opinion that is really idiotic.

[KINGBOBOFTHENORTH]

I'm a travel agent and I've NEVER heard of an early arrival fee anywhere. I've heard of an early departure fee, but that's a different animal. You may want to contact Guest Relations of Choice Hotels, the franchiser for Sleep Inns. A franchise can probably charge such a fee but Corporate should know about it because it gives the entire chain a bad name. It's only $10, but it's the principle. It cost the hotel nothing to give an available room to you. BobK/Orlando

[swifty]

Thank you all for your input. It seems apparent that I was ripped off. DW and I will now start writing the appropriate letters of complaint.