I’d had a look to see if much else had been said on this subject and struggled to pin point a specific thread so apologies if this has been discussed before.
I’ve been in the punting game for a good while but never met someone in a hotel.
I’ve got something lined up but very nervous about entering the hotel as it’s obviously a lot less discreet.
Any pointers or tips to get over this and just look like a normal resident?
Any help appreciated for a hotel novice
Pilgrim has actually summed it up pretty well.
I like hotel bookings as I always got an extra buzz somehow.
Like he's said do a reccy of hotel/layout beforehand if need be. Might not always be possible depending on when you book and the time frame you might have.
Text when you arrive. If you don't want to enter the hotel beforehand find somewhere inconspicuous outside to stand thereabouts. I've stood at bus stops near hotels if there were any, or just walked around the block.
Your focal point will always be the lift so if unsure where it is on entering the hotel just ask the WG in comms. I've never been questioned by reception in any hotel I've punted as of yet. Some particular hotels the reception is right nxt to the lift so you may have to basically stand right in front of it. Just act like a guest as the reception staff will change shift wise so they won't particularly know when someone has checked in/out.
The only time I was nervy about one hotel I put ear pods in (no music on) so if I did get any convo from reception I could just play dumb, ignore it and get to the lift.
Good luck, hope it's not too nerve racking. Once you've done it, it will be like 2nd nature