Incorporating the extra service of an Early Check-in and Late Check-out to your holiday rentals has many benefits. It helps you to prevent unexpected situations regarding the established check-in and check-out times and, at the same time, it will bring peace of mind for those guests who need it.
In addition, you can forget about having to worry about being present when such unexpected events arise. You can automate the processes so that the check-in and check-out of guests are managed from a single tool: Easy, fast and secure.
Online Check-in
Incorporate the option of Online Check-in or Self Check-in for your guests and enjoy numerous benefits for both you as the owner and your guests.
With Online Check-in your guests will check-in themselves through an online form that they will fill in with their personal details before arriving at the property. You will also have the option to send the rental contract and the house rules so the guests can sign it online, and modify the document as necessary from the control panel.
As for Self Check-in, we are talking about identity verification and remote access to the property, so you will be able to allow your guests to enter autonomously!
How to implement it in your property? Chekin automate the entire Check-in process, from booking to Check-out and it is also integrated with most locking and remote access companies to facilitate the process.
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And read on! Below we explain in detail what Early Check-in and Late Check-out consist of:
What is early check-in?
Early Check-in can be translated as the early arrival of guests at the establishment. It is an extra service that you can offer to your guests and in which they can, as long as it has been previously agreed and accepted, arrive before the Check-in time.
Normally, establishments usually set midday as the time from which new guests can check-in. However, on many occasions, accommodation or tourist establishments are contacted by guests requesting an Early Check-in.
It is advised to be aware of such requests and to be prepared as best as possible to accept them in certain situations. It is also highly appreciated by guests that the accommodation offers the possibility to store luggage in a space at the reception or in the accommodation itself. This means that they can leave their luggage and go for a walk, have a coffee, etc. while the room is being prepared for their check-in.
Therefore, the Early Check-in which consists of entering the room before the general regime or timetable, in any case may entail a supplement.
What is late check-out?
Check-out is a term that refers to the process of leaving the accommodation. Generally, it consists of handing over the keys and updating any outstanding expenses, which usually takes place at a fixed time, usually between 10am and 12am.
But what does Late Check-out mean? Late Check-out is a service that allows you to leave your room later than the usual or maximum check-out time.
It is usually a service that is requested to the hotel or tourist accommodation if possible (always subject to availability) and in most cases just charged at an additional cost . That is why you can keep it as an added price when doing a booking. This way you will know well in advance.
Benefits of Early Check-in and Late Check-out
- Offer a service adapted to the needs of your guests: Allow them to choose the check-in or check-out time that best suits them.
- Including them in the offer of your accommodation will help you to prevent unexpected situations regarding the established check-in and check-out times.
- They usually result in an increase of positive ratings from guests. Improve your ranking on the different platforms where you publish your tourist accommodation!
- You can set an additional price for their request: You earn more money for each booking where Early Check-in or Late Check-out is requested.
Conclusion
Offering this type of service in your tourist accommodation will bring many benefits. Providing your guests with the option to check-in online, access to property independently and make late check-outs can lead to a considerable increase in the number of bookings.
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