Definition

Noun: 1. The latest time by which a guest must leave a hotel room or a rented property without incurring an additional charge. It is the designated deadline for vacating the accommodation, after which a late checkout fee may apply or the guest may be charged for an extra night.

Usage

This term is used almost exclusively in the context of hospitality (hotels, motels, vacation rentals, etc.). It is a fixed point in time, typically communicated to guests upon arrival or posted in the room. * The hotel's checkout time is clearly stated on the back of the door. * Please be aware that our standard checkout time is 11:00 AM. * We missed the checkout time and had to pay for a late departure.

Examples

• "What is your checkout time?" the guest asked at the front desk.
• To avoid extra charges, ensure you have left your room by the checkout time.
• The resort offers a generous checkout time of 1:00 PM for all guests.

Advanced Usage

• Late Checkout: A service sometimes offered by hotels where, upon request and subject to availability, a guest is allowed to vacate their room after the standard checkout time, often for an additional fee.
  • We requested a late checkout because our flight wasn't until the evening.

Variants and Related Words

• Checkout (n.): The process or act of leaving a hotel and settling one's bill. Can also refer to the time itself in informal contexts.
  • Checkout is at noon. I'll handle the checkout for us.
• Check-in time (n.): The earliest time a guest can occupy a hotel room. This is the antonym of .
  • Our check-in time is 3:00 PM, but you can leave your bags at the front desk.

Synonyms

• Departure time (in the specific context of hotels)
• Vacate time

Antonyms

• Check-in time

Noun

1. the latest time for vacating a hotel room
   • the checkout here is 12 noon