Check in time
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Check in time
We have a 3pm check in time but have just received an email from a guest due with in the week saying they will be arriving at about 12 noon if that is convenient? No it isn't but how do I put that politely? Sometimes we can accommodate early arrivals but this is on a Tuesday and we both work and manage it ourselves. I set the 10am departure and 3pm arrival as I thought that was pretty standard (and they fit into our work times) as these are the times usually offered to us when holidaying in the UK............
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There's nothing wrong with your check in times, you'll always get people hoping to get in earlier /leave later... I guess they think they are the only people who ever stay at your place, or the holiday let/B&B room magically cleans itself! At least these guests had the courtesy to ask if it is convenient - I would get back to them and say, 'unfortunately as we require all the time between guests leaving and new guests arriving to ensure (holiday let name) is in the pristine condition you expect to find it in, we can't offer you an early entry.' followed by a couple of suggestions of where to visit, cafés etc.
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+1gitemontjoly wrote:There's nothing wrong with your check in times, you'll always get people hoping to get in earlier /leave later... I guess they think they are the only people who ever stay at your place, or the holiday let/B&B room magically cleans itself! At least these guests had the courtesy to ask if it is convenient - I would get back to them and say, 'unfortunately as we require all the time between guests leaving and new guests arriving to ensure (holiday let name) is in the pristine condition you expect to find it in, we can't offer you an early entry.' followed by a couple of suggestions of where to visit, cafés etc.
Don't add any unnecessary pressure on yourselves. Even allowing them to leave cases may give them leeway to engage in conversation and distractions
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I am with Salmoncottage on this one and would offer to store the luggage whilst they found something to occupy themselves, I would even offer to phone them when they can get access, if they supplied a mobile number.
My view is that these people are paying a lot of money for their holiday and anything we can do to make them feel wanted is worthwhile.
My view is that these people are paying a lot of money for their holiday and anything we can do to make them feel wanted is worthwhile.
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