Overview

• Macdonald Hotels and Resorts offers just 17 hours in some rooms, with a 5pm check-in and 10am check-out, the shortest stay among major chains.
• Chains like Britannia and easyHotel provide 19-hour stays, while Holiday Inn and Travelodge maintain a more generous 21-hour model.
• Many hotels now charge extra for early check-ins and late check-outs, with fees reaching as high as £90 for early access at Sofitel Heathrow Airport.
• Automated tools like HotelFlex are driving upselling practices, encouraging hotels to monetize complimentary hours by predicting guest behavior.
• Some properties are double-selling rooms by offering day-only bookings between regular check-out and check-in times to maximize revenue.