swifty Posted November 16, 2006 #1 Share Posted November 16, 2006 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psblin99 Posted November 16, 2006 #2 Share Posted November 16, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bequia Posted November 16, 2006 #3 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I could see if it were at 7am or 8am up to 10am but 11am...seems odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 16, 2006 #4 Share Posted November 16, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KINGBOBOFTHENORTH Posted November 17, 2006 #5 Share Posted November 17, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty Posted November 18, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted November 18, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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