noun phrase · neutral

late check-out

/leɪt ˈtʃek aʊt/LATE check-OUT

Band 6-7speakingtask2

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

check-out noun / phrasal verblate adjective / adverb

Common mistakes

I want late check-outI would like to request a late check-out

late check outlate check-out

Say it for a higher band

5extra night6extended check-out7+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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