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8 Things You Should Never Do In a Hotel

Book with a third-party website

I used to believe that third-party travel websites were the go-to for scoring great deals on hotel rooms. But my perspective has shifted significantly. 

Leave the deadbolt unlocked

Some people don't bother with the deadbolt because they feel like the regular lock is secure enough. But that doesn't account for hotel employees making mistakes.

Ignore hotel policie

If you're a reasonable, considerate person, chances are you're probably already pretty compliant with hotel policies — no excessive noise, no smoking, etc.

Settle in before inspecting my room

I don't think most people realize the amount of time and stress that doing a quick inspection of your hotel room can save you  .

Stay at several different hotels instead of joining a loyalty program

I don't know anyone who doesn't love spending points instead of money, and I'm consistently shocked at how quickly my hotel loyalty points rack up.

Toss aside the 'do not disturb' sign

Using the do-not-disturb sign is a great way to prevent hotel staff from bothering you. But it's not just for privacy — it also reduces unnecessary housekeeping services, which promotes sustainability. 

Book without confirming the amenitie

Most people read hotel reviews, but a surprising number of people forget to check if the hotel actually has all the amenities they're expecting.

Leave without checking out

The purpose of the process is straightforward — it signals to the hotel staff that you've left, allowing them to initiate the preparation of your room for the next guest.

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