Travel Tips
5 Insider Secrets for a Smoother Check-In Experience
Published on February 10, 2024 • 5 min read
The check-in desk is where your vacation truly begins. But it can also be a bottleneck. Here are 5 tips from our experts to breeze through the lobby and get to your room faster.
1. The 24-Hour Confirmation Call
Never assume the system worked perfectly. Call us 24 hours before you fly. We will call the hotel and ensure your name is in their local system.
2. Have Your Voucher Digital and Printed
Phones die. Internet fails. A piece of paper is fail-safe.
3. Know the Deposit Rules
Most hotels require a credit card for incidental deposits ($50-$100/night). Debit cards often hold these funds for weeks. Use a credit card.
FAQs about Travel
Usually 3:00 PM (15:00) worldwide.
Subject to availability. Calling ahead helps.
Yes, for international travel, all guests need passports.
Rarely. Be prepared to pay these at the desk.
Most upscale hotels do NOT accept cash deposits.
Check your voucher inclusions. Some hotels still charge.
Call us at (814) 578-1386 and we will email a new one instantly.
You can request, but hotels rarely guarantee specific numbers.
In the USA, it is often 21. In Europe, it is 18.
Usually yes, if using existing bedding. Extra beds cost money.