Early check-in

[ratchelor]

We get in at 1030am friday and would ideally like to check in at Mandalay before the pool party. Is there anyway we can book this and pay extra? Or could we attempt to tip someone at the front desk? Anyone have any advice on this?

[artedm]

sometimes depends if they have rooms available
but worst case
a hotel will store your luggage then check in after

[chrisbru]

Last time we got there early Friday morning we couldn't check in, but they offered to store our bag for us. We weren't in our swim gear, but luckily one of our friends had come in the day before, so we used their room to change and such.

So, my advice is wear your pool party gear on the plane, and worst case scenario check your bags with the hotel like artedm said!

[JCase]

If they were sold out of the room type you booked, the day before, then it'll be hard for you to check-in. Especially if they haven't turned the room over yet. Best bet would be to do what chrisbru said or pack everybodys swim gear into one carry on. Then use the public restroom crapper, change and have them check in your bags.