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at some helpful tips tricks warnings and
hacks to help you get the most out of
your next hotel stay in the hopes that
you can have the most peaceful sanitary
safe and enjoyable experience possible
number 10 pack electronics wisely when
you're at a hotel quick and easy
solutions to your electronic needs are
rarely within arm's reach from the often
immovable desk to inconceivably placed
plugs hotel rooms are not exactly tech
friendly so pack for the worst-case
scenario and save yourself the headache
bring extra long charging cables and
duplicates in case an essential one
stops working plus a power bar with a
short extension in the off chance that
the closest outlet is behind the bed
also don't forget an HDMI cord so you
can connect your laptop rather than
settle for the in-room content number 9
protect your privacy hotels are usually
long corridor is full of identical
looking doors so if you're waiting for a
friend or partner to join you either
make sure they have a key or arrange a
specific time to expect them so you can
open the door without any surprises
the thing is closing the door to lock it
isn't enough at least not where
housekeeping is concerned they have the
tendency to come by earlier than you'd
like and if you're a deep sleeper or
wearing earplugs you might be in for a
very rude awakening if you value your
beauty sleep go ahead and use that handy
little Do Not Disturb sign and then
guarantee no one gets in by employing
the safety latch as well number eight
don't trust the bedding we don't support
paranoia so we understand some might
think that this is all overkill but when
you check into your hotel room one of
the very first things that you should do
is check the corners and seams of the
mattress and bedding for any signs of
bedbugs it's also recommended that you
never put your suitcase on the bed
bedbugs live and lay their eggs in
clothing furniture and bedding they
generally don't cling to skinner
only get into bed wearing dedicated
sleepwear and keep it contained within a
quality zipper sealing bag and while bed
sheets are usually sanitized with
extreme care duvet and comforters can
often go unwashed between guests so you
might want to ensure the sheets are well
positioned to maintain some separation
number seven be wary of the room items
hotel rooms tend to be similar there's
going to be a TV and an accompanying
remote there's gonna be a bed and one or
two bedside tables most likely there
will also be a desk and chair you're
more than likely to have a mini-fridge
ice bucket and two glasses now let us
stop you right there with the exception
of treating it like a vessel to keep
beverages cold you should never use
Hotel ice buckets they can get used for
all manner of nasty things Hotel ice
machines also often go and cleaned sadly
the same goes for the drinking glasses
which may only get a quick rinse between
guests unless visibly dirty then there's
the TV remote which likely rarely gets
cleaned number six
don't let the hotel do your laundry
hotels offer a wide variety of extra
services but extras cost money way more
than you typically be willing to pay for
any comparable products or experiences
outside the bubble of the hotel like say
room service if you want the convenience
of not having to leave the building do a
quick Google search and order takeout
instead both the value and quality are
likely to be much better by the same
token in house laundry service prices
are best compared to highway robbery
depending on the hotel you may be
charged what you'd expect to spend on an
entire load of laundry for just a single
article of clothing so if you're really
in a jam and have no other choice be
sure to get a quote first number five be
sure you know what you're getting as
useful as lengthy descriptions
interactive maps and photo galleries can
be it's important to remember that these
are marketing tools if a hotel has 20 or
40 rooms within a single price range
that they deemed to be interchangeable
rest assured that the nicest one was
photographed a picture of a room with a
balcony is not a guarantee of a balcony
unless stipulated in the description
when reading over the description try to
see through the flowery language to get
at the bear
own facts get in touch with the hotel to
confirm that the room will in fact meet
your expectations and when you get there
if something about the room is not as
advertised you have the right to ask to
be shown another room number four little
things can make a big difference there
are many other small items that you can
pack when traveling that will make you
feel more at home first and perhaps the
most effective is to bring a scented
candle with you hotel rooms tend to veer
in one of two directions in terms of
odors slightly damp and stale or
overwhelmingly like cleaning products
and air fresheners one inspires dread
the other nausea if you have a scented
candle that smells comforting it can not
only mask those aromas but also give
your hotel room something that few have
a sense of coziness other ways to make
yourself feel more at home include
bringing your own slippers or flip-flops
packing a photo from home and bringing
your own toiletries number three tipping
a little can get you a lot tipping can
be frustrating but that's the way of the
world at least in North America and for
many people in lower income positions
the amount they get paid hourly actually
takes projected tips into account
translation if you snip them they might
not be making a living wage thankfully
you have the opportunity to offer up
this gratuity early on during the
interaction meaning that the hotel staff
can actually express their gratitude in
kind unlike say with taxi drivers or
servers a couple of bucks a day for
housekeeping is often the difference
between a clean room and an immaculate
one a hotel concierge should always be
courteous but when you add a little tip
they become your ally in getting the
most out of your stay number two if
you're missing something
ask complimentary shampoo conditioner
body wash and soap are all part of the
package when you book a hotel room but
what far too many people are unaware of
is all of the complimentary stuff that
isn't already in the room hotels want to
make a lasting impression and earn your
repeat business and they've got the
supplies to make it happen
did you forget your toothbrush comb
toothpaste hair net or dental floss talk
to the front desk chances are that they
have a stockroom of extras they'd be
happy to give you or yes sometimes
you even for more expensive items they
might have loners that you can borrow
and you can bet they have an umbrella
with your name on it number one brand
loyalty can beat bargain hunting
most people use booking sites in a bid
to get themselves the absolute best
deals on hotels here's the thing though
that's just the best price being offered
to the faceless masses when you're
already a repeat customer or better yet
a member of a loyalty program that's
when you really start to get the Royal
Treatment free stuff surprise greeting
baskets effortless upgrades a
complimentary meal in the dining room
these are just a few of the perks that
you might receive when you continue to
book with the same hotel or brand a good
way to start such a relationship that
might also just save you some money is
to find a hotel you like the looks of
online through a booking site get a
quote and then contact them directly who
knows it might just be the start of a
beautiful and mutually beneficial
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