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In short
- 'Flexible' can mean three things: arriving at any time, getting in early or leaving late.
- Early check-in and late check-out depend on cleaning: ask in advance, and they often cost extra.
- At Teodorico Apartments Milano: 24/7 self check-in from 3 pm, early check-in and late check-out until 12 pm for €20 each.
Dawn flights, night trains, meetings that end at seven in the evening. Standard rental hours, check-in at 3 pm and check-out at 10 am, don’t always fit your trip. That’s why “flexible check-in” is one of the most searched phrases. But what does it really mean?
Three kinds of flexibility
| What it means | What it depends on | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrive at any time | You get in whenever you arrive, even at night | Self check-in |
| Early check-in | You get in before the standard time | Cleaning and whoever leaves that morning |
| Late check-out | You leave later | Whoever arrives that day |
The first is guaranteed by self check-in. The other two are not: they depend on the apartment’s calendar.
Why early check-in isn’t always possible
Between one guest and the next the apartment has to be cleaned and prepared: sheets, bathroom, kitchen, checks. If someone leaves at 10, the place is ready in the early afternoon. To get in at 9, the apartment needs to be empty the night before.
That’s why early check-in is requested in advance and only confirmed a few days before.
If you arrive early and the apartment isn’t ready
- Drop your bags: ask the host or use a luggage storage service; there are several near the main stations.
- Have breakfast nearby and start the day without luggage.
- Ask if you can leave the car in the parking space, if you’ve booked one.
Late check-out: the answer for your last day
If your flight leaves in the afternoon, a late check-out saves you from dragging your suitcase around. Again it depends on the calendar: if someone arrives that day, the timing is stricter.
Tip: ask for late check-out when you book and remind the host a few days before. The more time there is to organise cleaning, the easier it is to say yes.
How it works at Teodorico Apartments Milano
- 24/7 self check-in from 3:00 pm on your arrival day: you can arrive at midnight without warning us. We explain how it works in our guide to self check-in in Milan.
- Early check-in: time to be agreed, €20.
- Late check-out until 12:00 pm: €20.
- You can request both from your guest area or on WhatsApp, and we confirm them based on availability.
Standard check-out is by 10:00 am. If you have special needs, message us: we always look for a solution.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get in during the morning if I arrive early?
If the apartment is empty the night before, yes: early check-in at a time we agree on, €20. Ask as soon as you can.
How late can I stay on my last day?
Check-out is by 10:00 am. With late check-out you can stay until 12:00 pm for €20, if nobody arrives that day.
How do I request it?
From your guest area or on WhatsApp. We confirm availability.
