Whether you’re road-tripping or arriving after a long flight, settling into your hotel room is a welcome reward after a long travel day. But if you arrive before the standard afternoon check-in time, which is usually between 3 and 4 p.m., you may not be able to access your room for hours. The solution: get an early check-in at hotels.However, early check-in may not be free, and it’s never guaranteed. That said, there are still ways to make it happen. Here’s what to know about how to get early check-in at a hotel.