I do that all the time, and if you're driving, no problem!! Just don't let the bellmen take your machine to your room.I actually have a big enough suitcase I can take a cutting mat and rulers, too if needed. Just a note tho...the lighting in the rooms stinks!! If you have a small OTT lite, bring it, otherwise I take the shades off of the lamps...a girl's gotta do what a girls gotta do!!! have fun!!