Most of the hotels have stipulated check in times which is generally 12 in the afternoon and a stipulated check out time at either 10 or 11 in the morning. However, one of the major problems that we come across these days is that sometimes we reach earlier than the stipulated check out time and we have little to no idea as to what we can do. It is always better to have a room to rest in after a hectic travel or a place to simply keep our luggage.

There are ways though, in which you make effective use of this time and arrange for an early check in. Want to know what they are? Here are some pointers that will definitely come in handy:

1. The one thing that you can do is instead of planning your stay at a hotel with fixed check out check in times, you can book rooms on an hourly basis. These hotels will cost less and they have no strict check in and check out times. You can check in at any time you want and pay only for the number of hours that you will be staying there. This is a very pocket friendly and convenient option. For example, if you are travelling to Manali, you can always check for early check-in Hotels in Manali and book your stay there. This is best for a short stopover.
2. Some hotels are ready to make a compromise on the check in time policies. While some might ask you to pay for half the day if you check in early, there are others who will allow you to check in when you arrive. All you will have to do is call up the hotel that you have booked and then speak to their manager to arrange for your check in time.
3. Well, there is a problem when it comes to five star and seven star hotels since their policies are very strict and there is almost always zero room for consideration. Since it is their policy, neither you nor the staff will be able to do anything. So all you can do is ask them to send the pickup and you can keep the luggage in their lobby. Then you can head out for some nice breakfast and a little sightseeing tour and come back and check in at 12.
4. If you want to avoid the hassle of talking and arranging for an early check in then you can have a car booked which will take you on a little sightseeing tour, till it is 12. You can keep the luggage in the car and then roam about the places of interest. This will also give you a head start for your sightseeing tour.
5. And if you are okay with waiting then you can always wait at the hotel lobby especially if it is a reputed one. Take a tour of the hotel in general, read a couple of books and in no time you will see that your room is ready.

So, these are a few things that you can consider trying out when faced with an early check-in situation.