ADR in my name but I won't be there - is this a problem?

[nkereina]

Our group has ADRs at Trattoria al Forno and Be Our Guest that I will not be present for, however the ADR is reserved under my name and credit card. I spoke to a dining CM today asking if I could change either the ADR contact info or the credit card info to someone who would be present, and they told me no, I would have to cancel and re-book. Is this accurate? Assuming it is accurate, will they have an issue showing up at the ADR without me present if I leave the reservation as is?

Side note: I do realize my card will be charged if none of them show.

Thanks!

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Won't be a problem.

 

[Mal6586]

I gave up a lunch ADR at Be Our Guest in December to my sister and her husband, and they had no problem checking in under my name. I just made sure to tell her that she had to give my name at check-in and what time she had to be there. As far as she told me, there was no hiccup at all. I think it will be fine as long as you don't overcomplicate it by having them try to explain to the check-in that they're under another name. They should just give your name and let the check-in folks do their business. Once they're in and seated, they're good to go.

 

[carlandellie31]

Agreed. They will ask what name the reservation is under, but they won't care it's not you checking in.

 

[NMK62303]

We had a friend to use one of our reservations without issues. Just have them to give your name and the conf number when they check in - they won't have an issue. And it does not matter who pays for it, they don't compare the names to the original reservation.

 

[rcraw45425]

I booked one for myself and one daughter at Sanaa and booked another for myself and the other daughter for 'Ohana. I went to Sanaa with younger daughter, older daughter and her best friend went to 'Ohana. No problems