Hotel Secrets You Need to Know

TLDRLearn important hotel secrets such as checking for pests, requesting fresh bedding, avoiding drinking from the bathroom glass, and more.

Key insights

🔎Check for pests and bed bugs by placing your bags in the bathtub before unpacking.

🛏️Request fresh bedding and pillowcases upon arrival to ensure cleanliness.

🍽️Avoid drinking from the bathroom glass as it may not be properly cleaned.

📝Hotels often do not provide plungers in rooms to maintain a sense of cleanliness.

🔑Keep your card key away from your cell phone and wallet to prevent demagnetization.

Q&A

Why are hotels mostly carpeted?

Carpets provide safety, cost-effectiveness, and sound proofing in hotel rooms.

Why is the water in tea and coffee on planes not recommended?

The water used is tap water from the airplane's tanks, which may contain bacteria.

Why should you not recline your seat during takeoff and landing?

Reclined seats may hinder emergency evacuations and prevent proper brace positions.

Why should you keep the air vent open on a plane?

Keeping the air vent open minimizes the spread of airborne germs.

Why should you avoid leaning your head on the airplane window?

The window may be covered in germs and may have been occupied by someone else.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Hotels may not prioritize cleanliness, so it's important to check for pests and bed bugs by placing your bags in the bathtub.

02:00Request fresh bedding and pillowcases upon arrival to ensure cleanliness, as some hotels do not change them after a guest checks out.

03:30Avoid drinking from the bathroom glass, as it may not be properly cleaned and may be treated with disinfectant or furniture polish.

06:00Most hotels do not provide plungers in rooms to maintain a sense of cleanliness and guest comfort.

08:30Keep your card key separate from your cell phone and wallet to prevent demagnetization, as hotel key cards are susceptible to erasure.