I was stranded in Dallas on 9/11 and the concierge at the Westin Hotel informed me that in the US, if you did not vacate the room, the hotel couldn't do anything, at lease for quite awhile. Therefore, he informed me never to give up my room until I was actually able to fly out of the city. In anticipation of delays in Europe this year, does anyone know the policies in Belgium, Netherlands and France regarding failure to depart the hotel when your departure date arrives? Can you over stay your welcome without penalty? Thanks
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23626 posts
Personally I think you are on very thin ice if you over stay. In the US, the fine print on your check-in says that you will vacate on the scheduled day. The moment you overstay you are now a trespasser. The hotel could have you arrested but as a manner of public policy they probably would be slow to react. I am not sure I would bank on the same attitude in Europe. My perception of the "customer is always right" attitude is not as deeply ingrained in Europe as is the US. But someone locally is going to have to tell if there are special rules or regulations for this situation.
Posted by
Chicago
2876 posts
If the hotel can't accomodate you after your scheduled stay, move on. The hassle of finding another hotel will be far less than the hassle of dealing with the police or legal system in another country. I would never recommend to someone that they should refuse to vacate their room.