Originally Posted by symbian simian

Over 8 years doing red-eyes. Once I didn't have a hotel room upon check in. New guy behind the desk. "Check in is after 3pm, do you want to talk to the manager?". Yeah, sounds like a plan, got the complementary free full buffet at a full service Sonesta, and the keys to my room 15 m!inutes later. Working for Spirit.Not really a thing to worry about.
Yes, deadbolt. Walked out of the shower with (just) a towel over my head to find three maids making my bed about 20 years ago, deadbolt everything since.