When I was in London in 2004 it was customary to drop off the key at the front desk, as in most of Europe. Is this still the case especially since I am not staying at what Americans would consider a traditional hotel?
Posted by
Freedonia
14987 posts
It varies. Some hotels do this while others have upgraded to the keycard. It depends on the hotel.
You'll find out when you get to your hotel.
Posted by
Washington DC
27104 posts
In general that is happening less often now due to the increased use of electronic key cards rather than traditional keys. If the guest loses or leaves town with a key card, the hotel quickly creates a new one. However, some hotels still use traditional keys, and occasionally they put a heavy piece of metal on the key ring so you are not inclined to walkout of the hotel with it. During the first six weeks of my current trip I've had one leave-at-the-desk key.
Posted by
Land of La
8660 posts
What don’t we yanks consider a “traditional hotel?”
Been traveling to London for decades. Haven’t done the room key drop off since the first Bush was in the White House.
Things change.