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FAQ
Property Management
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What is the difference between "24 hour check-in" and "Fixed check-in"?

24 Hour Check-in:

Where the Check-in time is not fixed. Whenever Guest Comes will be checked-in and the time of Arrival will be treated as Check-in time. In this case "Early Check-in Policy" set in the Location Master will not be applicable.

In order to set 24 Hour Check-in Policy please follow the steps given below:

  1. From main menu go to the Location Master (M > I > L)
  2. Choose desired Location Master
  3. Set Yes to Property Information field to get the Property Information screen as shown below
  4. In this screen set Activate 24 Hrs Check-out = Yes under the head “Check-in and Check-out Policy”
  5. Press ALT + S to save the changes.

24 hour check-in

Note:

Check-out policies like "Early Check-out Policy" and "Late Check-out Policy" will be applicable as set in the Location Master.

Fixed Check-in:

Where the Check-in time is fixed and predefined. In this case "Early Check-in Policy" will be applicable as set in the Location Master, since the Check-in time is Fixed and Check-in before it may be chargeable.

In order to set Fixed & Predefined Check-in Policy please follow the steps given below:

  1. From main menu go to the Location Master (M > I > L)
  2. Choose a desired Location Master
  3. Set Yes to Property Information field to get the Property Information screen as shown below
  4. In this screen set desired Check-in Time and Check-out Time under the head “Check-in and Check-out Policy”
  5. And set Activate 24 Hrs Check-out = No
  6. Then Press ALT + S to save the changes.

Fixed check-in

Note:

Check-out policies like "Early Check-out Policy" and "Late Check-out Policy" will be applicable as set in the Location Master.

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