hotel ctb questions

[dreadpirateroberts69]

I have a hotel question that I don't think has been addressed here yet. Does anybody know how to find out a specific hotel's policy for late checkout (without warning/getting permission prior)? I've read that some hotels will give you a couple of calls and then come kick you out eventually/call LE, some after like 20 minutes and some hours after checkout time, but that others will just charge your card for another night. I want to make sure I'm found within 24 hours, and the sooner the better (want there to be as little decomposition as possible). I'm thinking about maybe paying in cash so that they can't charge me for an extra night and have more incentive to come kick me out. Any thoughts on this?

 

[Lost Magic]

Wow, this is a pretty loaded question tbh. I mean it all depends on where you live and every hotel has their own policies. Perhaps you could find out on their website. I think what you are attempted to do sounds a bit risky. Saying that have you ever heard of a delayed email? That's what I intend to use for my body to be found.

How to Schedule Emails to Be Sent Later

There are several really great email services out there, and some of them even let you schedule emails. A scheduled email is a message you can send in the future; just write the message in advance and set up the email delay so that they won’t go out until the day and time you specify.

www.online-tech-tips.com

 

[dreadpirateroberts69]

Wow, this is a pretty loaded question tbh. I mean it all depends on where you live and every hotel has their own policies. Perhaps you could find out on their website. I think what you are attempted to do sounds a bit risky.

Yeah, every hotel has their own policies so it is tricky. I'd rather not reveal my location and I don't know if that would help anyway, I've gone on hotel websites and they never seem to say anything about that so I don't even know if anyone without insider hotel knowledge (eg have worked at a hotel) could help me. Do you think it would be risky because paying in cash would make me look too suspicious?

 

[Lost Magic]

Yeah, every hotel has their own policies so it is tricky. I'd rather not reveal my location and I don't know if that would help anyway, I've gone on hotel websites and they never seem to say anything about that so I don't even know if anyone without insider hotel knowledge (eg have worked at a hotel) could help me. Do you think it would be risky because paying in cash would make me look too suspicious?

Well you could say you forgot your card and all you have is cash. They may or may not accept it, but it's what it is.

 

[dreadpirateroberts69]

Well you could say you forgot your card and all you have is cash. They may or may not accept it, but it's what it is.

Yeah it would be a lot easier to find out if a hotel accepts cash or not. That would be a lot more straightforward than finding out when approximately my corpse would be found in the hotel room, lol

 

[DanWhoLikesPie]

I have a hotel question that I don't think has been addressed here yet. Does anybody know how to find out a specific hotel's policy for late checkout (without warning/getting permission prior)? I've read that some hotels will give you a couple of calls and then come kick you out eventually/call LE, some after like 20 minutes and some hours after checkout time, but that others will just charge your card for another night. I want to make sure I'm found within 24 hours, and the sooner the better (want there to be as little decomposition as possible). I'm thinking about maybe paying in cash so that they can't charge me for an extra night and have more incentive to come kick me out. Any thoughts on this?

Why not just book a few nights, instead of one? That would ensure nobody comes by prematurely...

 

[dreadpirateroberts69]

Why not just book a few nights, instead of one? That would ensure nobody comes by prematurely...

I want to be found within 24 hours, I know it's irrational to care about the state of my corpse after I'm dead as I will not be conscious to care about it, but nonetheless it's my prerogative. Plus I'm using N which kills you very quickly so not really worried about being found too soon.

Saying that have you ever heard of a delayed email? That's what I intend to use for my body to be found.

How to Schedule Emails to Be Sent Later

There are several really great email services out there, and some of them even let you schedule emails. A scheduled email is a message you can send in the future; just write the message in advance and set up the email delay so that they won’t go out until the day and time you specify.

www.online-tech-tips.com

I know about delayed email, but do not feel comfortable using it as I am technologically challenged and fear accidentally sending too soon or changing my mind and not being able to reverse it. I know it's probably a straightforward and foolproof process but still the risks outweigh the rewards for me in this situation. People finding out before I go would be disastrous for me.

 

[bleeeeeep]

you'd probably have to email and ask, or see if any reviews mention late checkout policies.. or you could book a few nights instead of one, then perhaps schedule an email to the hotel/relevant individual requesting a check on your room so you are found before 24h is up? i hope you can find a solution anyway, wishing you the best

 

[Gordy99]

I lived in a cheap hotel for a period of time and paid in cash but my credit card was on file. I paid them monthly. The rooms near me on my floor almost always had new guests on a regular basis which is obviously normal for a hotel. On the weekends (busiest time and I was usually home) the staff would knock on the doors around 11 AM if the people did not check out. After three knocks they let themselves into the rooms. To the best of my knowledge they didn't automatically charge for another day/night without confirming the guest(s) were still in the room.

Also, the cheap hotel I lived in only took cash if you were paying for 7 or more days. Chances are you are going to have to pay with a credit card. They will check on you soon after checkout time because they already rented the room to the next person and need to clean it.

 

[dreadpirateroberts69]

you'd probably have to email and ask, or see if any reviews mention late checkout policies.. or you could book a few nights instead of one, then perhaps schedule an email to the hotel/relevant individual requesting a check on your room so you are found before 24h is up? i hope you can find a solution anyway, wishing you the best

Thank you! These are good suggestions, they're really helping me brainstorm a solution to this predicament.

I lived in a cheap hotel for a period of time and paid in cash but my credit card was on file. I paid them monthly. The rooms near me on my floor almost always had new guests on a regular basis which is obviously normal for a hotel. On the weekends (busiest time and I was usually home) the staff would knock on the doors around 11 AM if the people did not check out. After three knocks they let themselves into the rooms. To the best of my knowledge they didn't automatically charge for another day/night without confirming the guest(s) were still in the room.

Also, the cheap hotel I lived in only took cash if you were paying for 7 or more days. Chances are you are going to have to pay with a credit card. They will check on you soon after checkout time because they already rented the room to the next person and need to clean it.

This is very helpful thank you! Good to get an insider's knowledge on this. If they were knocking at 11am, do you know when checkout time was supposed to be?

 

[Gordy99]

Thank you! These are good suggestions, they're really helping me brainstorm a solution to this predicament.

This is very helpful thank you! Good to get an insider's knowledge on this. If they were knocking at 11am, do you know when checkout time was supposed to be?

Checkout time at this hotel was 11 AM. They would knock by 11:15 AM. I always heard the staff announce themselves and after three knocks they tried to enter. If the door was deadbolt locked obviously there was someone in the room who didn't feel like leaving. They had a $20 charge if you didn't want to checkout and stayed until 1 PM. Anything after 1 PM was another days charge.

On most occasions the people would ignore the knocking or didn't hear it and I could hear some awkward verbal encounters. The bottom line though is that the hotel has already rented the room to someone else so they are going to check your room if you do not checkout. They might call first but soon after the calls go unanswered they will knock on the door. Be sure to leave the door unlocked (no deadbolt) so their key card lets them in if you want to be found. Also, make sure you pick a busy hotel otherwise the room might not be rented to someone else and everything I'm saying would be invalid. The hotel I stayed in was always busy.

 

[dreadpirateroberts69]

Checkout time at this hotel was 11 AM. They would knock by 11:15 AM. I always heard the staff announce themselves and after three knocks they tried to enter. If the door was deadbolt locked obviously there was someone in the room who didn't feel like leaving. They had a $20 charge if you didn't want to checkout and stayed until 1 PM. Anything after 1 PM was another days charge.

On most occasions the people would ignore the knocking or didn't hear it and I could hear some awkward verbal encounters. The bottom line though is that the hotel has already rented the room to someone else so they are going to check your room if you do not checkout. They might call first but soon after the calls go unanswered they will knock on the door. Be sure to leave the door unlocked (no deadbolt) so their key card lets them in if you want to be found. Also, make sure you pick a busy hotel otherwise the room might not be rented to someone else and everything I'm saying would be invalid. The hotel I stayed in was always busy.

Yes, I had the same thought about getting a busy hotel. That shouldn't be too hard. Do you know what would happen if I DID use the deadbolt in that case?? I have always wondered this too.

 

[Gordy99]

Yes, I had the same thought about getting a busy hotel. That shouldn't be too hard. Do you know what would happen if I DID use the deadbolt in that case?? I have always wondered this too.

My next door neighbor had an issue with her room door lock at one point. The door would not open despite a valid key card. The hotel staff had tools to try and wedge the door open but it didn't work. They had to call the local police who then called the local fire department. The local fire department used some tool (I didn't see any of this happen and was just told the story) to wedge the door open and put a mark on the wooden door. The lady had to move out of the room and go to a different one and a month later the hotel maintenance staff replaced the door lock.

The point I am trying to make is they will find a way in even if it means calling the fire department. It might just delay them finding you if they can't enter the room right away.

By the way, I am in no way encouraging you to do any of this. I feel obligated to say that. I wish you the best.

 

[dreadpirateroberts69]

My next door neighbor had an issue with her room door lock at one point. The door would not open despite a valid key card. The hotel staff had tools to try and wedge the door open but it didn't work. They had to call the local police who then called the local fire department. The local fire department used some tool (I didn't see any of this happen and was just told the story) to wedge the door open and put a mark on the wooden door. The lady had to move out of the room and go to a different one and a month later the hotel maintenance staff replaced the door lock.

The point I am trying to make is they will find a way in even if it means calling the fire department. It might just delay them finding you if they can't enter the room right away.

By the way, I am in no way encouraging you to do any of this. I feel obligated to say that. I wish you the best.

Wow, yeah I suppose that's what I would've guessed would happen. Thank you so much for answering all my questions, I really appreciate it. I wish YOU the best!