5. Leaving the TV and Lights On When You Leave
Leaving the television blaring and all the lamps illuminated when you leave the room might seem harmless, but it creates a major logistical headache for the hotel staff.
When a housekeeper knocks on your door to perform their daily cleaning and hears a loud television broadcasting the morning news, they will naturally assume you are still inside the room. They will likely skip your room and move on to the next one to avoid intruding on your privacy or waking you up.
By the time the staff realizes you actually checked out or left for a full day of sightseeing, their carefully planned cleaning route is completely derailed. Always turn off your television, lower the volume on any radios, and flip off the lights before you leave the room.
This clear, quiet signal instantly tells the staff that your room is vacant and ready for servicing. It also aligns with the sustainability standards promoted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) by conserving valuable electricity during your stay.
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Thank you for the helpful information about proper room etiquette when staying at a hotel/motel.
I worked as a housekeeper. I strip the beds as a guest putting pillow cases in a pile, fitted sheets in a pile, sheets in a pile and duvets. I do this because I worked with a woman who just kept all that on if it looked “clean enough”. N I loved when people did it for me. And I wipe ALL mine and my families hair out off the bathtub. Cause that was the worst
I don’t want to sleep on used sheets that someone else left body waste on
Touché
Don’t forget a tip
Be honest… they don’t want the beds stripped because they don’t always replace the sheets and definitely don’t replace the duvet covers!
That’s what I thought. So I just pile them neatly -easy to see there are no remotes, etc in the pile.
Exactly!!!
I was a hotel housekeeper while in college. So, I do follow these rules. Yes, they are helpful reminders to treat hotel staff with respect.
Great information
All good points, but I also suggest stopping by the front desk (or calling right before you depart) and telling the staff that you’ve actually left – especially if it’s very early in the morning. That way the housekeeping staff can get an earlier start on that room. Several desk clerks have said they appreciate the courtesy
After reading all the 10 Things Hotel Staff Hate I can only imagine how frustrating the staff would be since all the things are what COMMON SENCE should show in this article. I have never done any of those things and can’t imagine that there are people who would not respect some ones property. I believe most of the things is how people were raised poor parenting!