Monday, December 14, 2015

TR SNIPPET EARLY CHECK IN


My last two nights were at the Orleans, one of my favorite places.

I arrived at 8 AM and that early they would not check me in without my paying $16. But they had rooms and assigned one to me on my requested 9th floor (my favorite because both elevators go there.) The clerk told me that I could get my keys for the room around nine.

A $2 tip with the bellman stored my bags, and I was early enough to get my required play in for a free breakfast (no point reduction) and a free lunch, and a $4 movie, eat the breakfast.

I returned to the desk about 10 AM.

People in front of me were being told there were no rooms yet available. I think having the comp status oils the wheels. The clerk does not know how much I play, only that I am comped.

In fact, when I arrived at ten, she remembered me and commented that I was late almost hoping that I was not annoyed. I told her I had to have the extra hour so that I could be ten cents ahead when I went to my room. I was too.



I seem often to arrive at Boyd casinos early, but generally not until twelve or one. I can't remember when I had to wait for a room here or at the Gold Coast.

Excalibur had a sign defining their policy. Complimentary early check in after 1 PM. whenever rooms are available.



Harrahs routinely charges an early check in fee, but waives it for comped rooms.

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