Oct,
The hotel is being a bit sticky on you checking in before me. In order for you to do so, and get a room key, a form of payment must be presented.
I had a "discussion" with the hotel and they are going to fax me a form to authorise my cc as the payment guarentee which will sort it out. I'll let you know the details...but we should be okay.
CON! CON! CON!