MakeMyTrip Introduces Early Check-In, Late Check-Out Feature For Hotel Bookings at Extra Charges

• MakeMyTrip said users can now pay extra for early check-in or late check-out while booking hotels on its app.

• The feature covers hotels, villas and homestays in India, along with properties across 20 international destinations.

• Travellers can choose three-hour, six-hour or nine-hour windows at the time of booking.

MakeMyTrip on Thursday said it has launched early check-in and late check-out feature on its app, which can be availed by paying extra charges for hotel bookings by users.

As per the app, such bookings are available at extra charges across over 10,000 hotels, villas and homestays in India and over 1,000 properties across 20 international destinations.

"With 53% of domestic travellers arriving before 9 AM and 54 per departing after 3 PM, the feature lets travellers confirm an early or late room slot at the time of booking. Travellers can now confirm an early or late room slot, in three, six, or nine-hour windows, at the time of booking," the company said.

According to Abhishek Logani, Chief Business Officer, Hotels, MakeMyTrip, the criteria travellers use to choose stays are evolving.

"Price and location remain important, but flexibility and confirmed access are also becoming an active part of the booking decision. Partners have recognised this shift: early-morning and late-evening inventory that previously went unmonetized now has a structured, revenue-generating use," he said.