What is a Guaranteed Late Arrival?
Answer:
A guaranteed late arrival is the hold placed
on a room when the guest is expected to be late after 6:00pm. If the guest fails to appear, he or she is charged for the room. There is some controversy in the industry if a guest doesn't show, and he or she is charged for the room, and the room is sold to another individual.

To some, the guarantee of a reservation means the room should belong to them, whether they show up or not. To avoid any negative feelings, you should always be well informed on the policies of the hotel you'll be staying at. If you think you're going to be delayed for any reason and miss the check in time, it would be wise to call just to know what the ramifications will be. Calling ahead also allows you to cancel your reservation before the deadline if needed.

While none of us can set the policy of a hotel for what happens after the 6:00pm deadline, we can be diligent and prevent an unnecessary expense making the extra effort to arrive on time, or call the hotel if we're going to be late.
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