It's easy to see why early check-in is tempting after a long trip, but before you request it, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

There are many things a hotel can do that could potentially be classified as red flags: certain items not being cleaned (like hotel room phones), AC temperatures you can't control, sneaky resort fees, ...

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