I've come across a few comments and questions about hotels and concerns about check-in times.
I've had my fair share of SBs in the 3 years I've been on SA. I have probably averaged 1 new SB/every month this past year and a few long-term arrangements in years past, so good success rate here.
So whenever I do dates in my city and I'm not looking to do an overnight, I usually go on the hotel tonight app, then see what's in my price range. I then call the hotel and ask them if they can do early check-in (most hotels will let you check in by 11 or 12 if they're not booked out). If they say yes, I then go on the app and book it that way. And then I call the hotel before I head there to confirm. Always works and the deals are good, even for 3-4 star hotels. Beats bringing someone to your house or even going to their place (I feel safer in a controlled environment...you don't know who might come into the house while you're in the act!)
most hotels don't require you to actually check out so I just usually walk out the door and not say a word.
Now, if I'm doing an overnight date, I pick something fancier. I park my car at the office and take uber to the hotel (usually cheaper than hotel parking rates). If I'm trying to be discreet, the hotel restaurant is usually a safe bet (fancy enough to impress the SB but discreet enough 'coz few locals come in especially during the week). Or room service always works, just bring a bottle of wine or champagne (girls always love that...especially if you ask them to get in the tub with you!)
Good luck guys!
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