Even if they do have to vacate the room for some reason I have found they are quite flexible on leaving luggage or even having somewhere to get changed or have a snooze.

It was quite interesting when I was last leaving Spain (I think it was anyway - few years ago now!) myself. There was an unholy row with a family in front of us demanding that they be given an extension to their checkout, calling the desk clerk 'Franco' and turning the air so blue that security had to be called to escort them, and their luggage, from the premises.

When the dust settled and our turn came I very nervously aksed if it were possible to leave our luggage somewhere safe until it was time for the taxi. The very same 'facist' desk clerk could not have been more helpful and ended up having our cases moved, free of charge, to a spare room and letting us use it for whatever we wanted.

We did notice the same family in a very subdued condition at the airport some 6/7 hours later. I think sometimes attitude has a lot to do with whether the request is granted or not:-)

Cheers

DeG