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Re: Depends on the hotel...
Do you book as one person in room or as two? ( so if gentleman comes it doesn't seem so out of place) ?
Have booked as two, but recently had an issue and was wonderingAt larger properties, where there is a busy lobby that usually includes some time of eatery, bar and/or coffee shop I just book as a solo traveler. There's so much going on that traffic to one room is not going to stand out so much.
For smaller hotels, I generally book as 2 people and ask for 2 keys. If they ask, "is the other person in your room checking in with you" I reply that his flight was delayed and I'm unsure if he'll even make it in. On the rare occasion that they state every adult in the room needs to be registered, then I just repeat the above story that my roommate may or may not show up and tell them that if he does make it in, I'll have him register with the front desk to get his key. All of the above said with a smile, of course. Whatever they have to say, always nod and smile. Do not question their policy or debate the issue. I'm all for standing one's ground and asserting your rights as a hotel customer, but IMO, it's just not worth it when you're there to work.It's great to assert yourself and not get walked on by the hotel staff but you also don't need to do anything that draws attention to you or makes you stand out.
It was about all guests registering when I had booked as two in room.
Thanks for replying, I always enjoy your posts!
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