noun phrase · neutral
late check-out
/leɪt ˈtʃek aʊt/LATE check-OUT
Leaving a hotel room later than the standard check-out time, often allowed for an extra fee.
Examples
“We asked reception for a late check-out because our flight wasn't until the evening.”
“The hotel granted a late check-out free of charge due to the delayed flight.”
“If you want a late check-out, it's best to request it at booking or on arrival.”
Band 8 sentence
“Because our return flight was late at night, the hotel kindly offered us a complimentary late check-out.”
Collocations
- request a late check-out
- ask for late check-out
Word family
Common mistakes
I want late check-out→I would like to request a late check-out
late check out→late check-out
Say it for a higher band
5extra night→6extended check-out→7+late check-out
Synonyms
extended check-out
Easily confused
early check-in
“We arranged an early check-in so we could drop our bags before sightseeing.”
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