Without prior notice of any kind, the hotel shut the water off at 11:00AM, to install a softener. This was supposed to be acceptable, to myself and possibly others, on account of the 11:00AM checkout policy in accordance with which I was deemed to have departed. A checkout time is not a hard deadline and almost always, minor flexibility is extended, and expected. I was at most 30 minutes delayed, but the shutoff cost me the opportunity for a departing shower. An appeal for some consideration on the bill was beyond the authority of the indifferent clerk, and beyond the availability of the absent manager. It remains to be seen if any credit is bestowed post-departure. Checkout time alone is not a valid reason to begin work that affects guest services. I'd suggest that the hotel is obligated to notify guests in the building and arriving guests in some manner, be it an intercom announcement, an automated telephone notification, a sign in the lobby. Spontaneous and unannounced shutdowns are inconsiderate and uncalled for.