Things to do when your hotel room isn’t ready

by | Dec 13, 2016 | Travel and Tourism

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When you book hotels in Irvine, or any other city across the nation, chances are you will arrive before your room is ready. Typically, hotel rooms are not ready for the next occupants until at least 2:00 p.m. If your flight arrives before that, you may find yourself in a bit of predicament, wondering what to do until you can get to your room. Instead of getting frustrated, here are a list of things to occupy your time while you’re waiting:

  • Explore the grounds: Take a walk around and familiarize yourself with where everything is. This is also a good time to visit the general store and pick up any personal items you think you’ll need during your stay (snacks, personal hygiene items, etc.)

  • Go shopping: Why not start your souvenir shopping as soon as you arrive? Even if you commit to not opening your wallet just yet, you can browse the shops to see what’s available.

  • Eat: Chances are the hotel will have at least one restaurant. This is a great time to relax and refuel while you wait for your room.

  • Go swimming: There’s nothing better than cooling off in the pool while your room is being prepared. A refreshing swim will have everyone recharged in no time.

  • Relax in the lobby: If you don’t have small children and you just want to relax for a bit, you can do so in the lobby. There are typically an array of chairs and sofas where you can sit and take in the scenery.

  • Exercise: If your hotel is equipped with a gym, squeeze in a few minutes of exercise. Once your room is ready, you can hit the shower and get on with your day and the rest of your vacation.

Hotels in Irvine make every effort to have your room ready on time, but if you arrive early, there are plenty of things you can do to keep yourself occupied.