Staying In A Holiday Hotel?
Are you going on holiday soon? Here are the most important things to know about your hotel room, plus studies you might've not heard about.
Places In Room LEAST Cleaned..
A University of Houston study highlighted the television remotes and bedside lamp switches are the least cleaned due to being the most touched places in the room. Research found they often had as much bacteria as bathroom toilet seats and sinks! It's a good reason to bring with you a handy holiday spray sanitizer.
Hotel Bathroom Glasses
Fox News reveals that many hotel maids do not wash the bathroom glasses out with soap before the next guests arrives. Try to use bottled water, or ask the hotel clerk for plastic cups to be safe.
Hotel Comforters & Blankets
The bed is what's used the most in your hotel room for ALL guests, as it's often the main furniture for seating or much else within a limited space. For instance moms will change baby's diapers on the large bed comforter and blankets, and yet those aren't washed daily. The only way around this, is to check reviews for hotel cleanliness to be aware of other guest experiences.
Hotel Items NOT Free
Just be aware that while pens and brochures that "advertise" the hotel are often free to use and take, items such as bathrobes, slippers may not be. The website Travelodge lists items being taken out their rooms that guests aren't allowed to take, but you can simply call the hotel too, to get exactly what you can take with you for free.
The Minibar II
Also if you add your own food items to the fridge, you can still be charged with a large charge. Call the hotel ahead of your stay to find out about any fees upon bringing your own fridge refreshments. Also some hotels even prohibit guests from bringing outside ready made meals into their hotel rooms.
Threats For Hotel 'Perks'
It's better not to assume "threats" of a bad TripAdvisor review will gain you hotel perks or upgrades. The hotels are savvy and have a way to report "threats" before a review is submitted. TripAdvisor in turn has fraud detection experts and will investigate for evidence of threatening behavior before a bad reviews ever reaches their site.
