What time (on Thursday) does the Sheraton typically begin letting people into their rooms? I realize they say 2pm, but most hotels let you in early.
Also, how quick does their garage fill up?
Just wondering what people's experiences are with this!
Sheraton Parking/Checking in
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Re: Sheraton Parking/Checking in
Not sure about Sheraton, but in my experience with Hilton and Marriott hotels, even though they say check-in is at 3-4pm, I usually arrive around 9-10am and they let me right in.
Worst case scenario, your room isn't ready yet and you just let the hotel hang on to your luggage for a few hours while you go off and do whatever at the convention.
Worst case scenario, your room isn't ready yet and you just let the hotel hang on to your luggage for a few hours while you go off and do whatever at the convention.
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Re: Sheraton Parking/Checking in
In the past I used to drive overnight on Thursday night and check in at the Sheraton very early Friday morning (don’t recommend doing this btw, there’s a reason our group stopped haha), but they never had a problem checking us in very early Friday morning every time we did this. So I don’t see why Thursday morning would be a problem.
In my general experience with hotels, they all say 3-4 pm for check in to cover themselves in case they were fully booked the night before and absolutely have no rooms available for you. But if a room is available they do not usually have a problem checking you in earlier. And basically the larger the hotel, the more likely they are to have rooms available for early check in. The Sheraton is a pretty large hotel so I think you’ll probably be fine.
In my general experience with hotels, they all say 3-4 pm for check in to cover themselves in case they were fully booked the night before and absolutely have no rooms available for you. But if a room is available they do not usually have a problem checking you in earlier. And basically the larger the hotel, the more likely they are to have rooms available for early check in. The Sheraton is a pretty large hotel so I think you’ll probably be fine.
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I remember in the past reading about how the hotels were able to check in bags if you arrived early. It is best to call the front desk and ask that question though.
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Re: Sheraton Parking/Checking in
The Sheraton Parking is expensive. Across Dalton st. the Hynes Auditorium Garage is cheaper. At 50 Dalton Street.
I always do early check-in. If the room is not ready, most hotels will hold your luggage while you wait.
I always do early check-in. If the room is not ready, most hotels will hold your luggage while you wait.
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Re: Sheraton Parking/Checking in
From my experience from working in a hotel - early check-in really depends on how full the hotel was the night before. If you're arriving Thursday, you might call the hotel on Wednesday to see what their capacity is, and then ask them to leave a note in your reservation that you'll be an early arrival. Worst case scenario: they're completely full all week and the can't get you in until check-in time and you'll have to stash your bags. But usually if there's a note in a reservation, Front Desk will do their best to accommodate.
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Re: Sheraton Parking/Checking in
I checked in at noon time. Had no problem getting a room. If they have no room ready they will ask you to come back latter. It doesn’t hurt to ask.
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