Things that happen in hotels.

[markis10]

Yuck is all I can say to some:

Avoid or check pretty much everything on the bed
“Duvets (doonas) are NOT meant to be slept on. I know many people are grossed out that they aren't always changed but again they are not meant to be used as a blanket... The right thing to do is to fold it and place it on the floor or chair.”
"Some maids do not change the sheets (mostly because they don't have enough time in each room and can be fired for taking too long per room). When you check in, check the sheets for creases from being folded and unused. If you have any doubt call housekeeping and ask for fresh sheets on the bed."


Read more: http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/...es/story-e6frfq80-1226461550850#ixzz2514RG3Md

 

[anat0l]

Oh we'll never look at any hotel the same again... :-|

What not to do with your towel
“Maybe everyone knows this, but if you want fresh towels you should put the towels on the floor. If you hang them they will not be changed and you'll have to ask for new ones.”

I think there's a sign in almost every bathroom with a note to that effect. I'd say it's pretty obvious. (But at least the notice is there for those not quite familiar with the standard practice.)

I don't normally get my towels changed daily. Not to mention there's usually only me in the room and at least two towels are provided already...

Don't be afraid to complain
“Any haggling or outright complaining you do will likely get you a discount. I've realised people are more likely to complain at older properties because frankly they're more likely to get it unquestioned. Most won’t even bother to go look if it’s minor.”

I always get scared when I read these kinds of "tips" because today's consumer is more likely to abuse this. (I know the present company will not do this.)

 

[Berlin]

I always get scared when I read these kinds of "tips" because today's consumer is more likely to abuse this. (I know the present company will not do this.)

Yea. This one is the one I don't really know about either. I often have little things I could complain about but really, not worth the bother I am thinking and I don't want to be the annoying hotel guest either who's shouting at the - most likely innocent- staff member.

Then again- if I ever REALLY complain, usually all you get is a "sorry" and that's it. When I then read things like this here, then I'm thinking "Maybe I'm just not tough enough and should ask for some money back"...

 

[richie9x]

The seriously the whole thing seem to be written by some germophobic or someone with OCD. Honestly I don't think a hotel room is any dirty or cleaner than most public places.

 

[simongr]

Yea. This one is the one I don't really know about either. I often have little things I could complain about but really, not worth the bother I am thinking and I don't want to be the annoying hotel guest either who's shouting at the - most likely innocent- staff member.

I increasingly will mention the small things at check out as they need to know - not for a discount as I would only do that if it was very very bad.

I have climbed into a bed that had been urinated in though - not so nice...

 

[Blue Chameleon]

I increasingly will mention the small things at check out as they need to know - not for a discount as I would only do that if it was very very bad.

I have climbed into a bed that had been urinated in though - not so nice...

.........

 

[Mal]

Nothing surprising in that article. Hotels are dirty places.

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[ozmille]

I increasingly will mention the small things at check out as they need to know - not for a discount as I would only do that if it was very very bad.

I have climbed into a bed that had been urinated in though - not so nice...

That is just gross!!!!

 

[RWJ777]

A friend of mine was staying in a German hotel once, turned off the light and climbed into bed. He said he immediately felt a wet sensation, turned on the light and found blood in the bed (and all over his legs). He called the manager up who was very arrogant and annoed for being disturbed until my friend turned back the bed and showed him. The manager went white and they'd subsequently sent him a letter apologising for the "unfortunate incident" and didn't charge for the stay. He said he always checks beds now with the lights on!

 

[JohnK]

I have had some interesting experiences over the years but at the end of the day if I don't get sick it is easily forgotten. I usually sleep on top of bed or if I do sleep under the covers I only use a very small portion of the bed.

I have seen some of the tricks at some of the cheaper hotels of turning the sheet over twice on one side and then twice on the other side. The reason I knew was there was a unique tear in the sheet that was on the top right the first night, then bottom left on second night, then top left on 3rd night and finally bottom right on 4th night.

Unless they steal from me I do not want the housekeeping staff to get in trouble so best not say anything and they treat you ok.

 

[Must...Fly!]

I think I prefer blissful ignorance :shock:

 

[AVC]

I have seen some of the tricks at some of the cheaper hotels of turning the sheet over twice on one side and then twice on the other side. .

Is that the same trick as turning your undies inside out, then back to front to get 4 days out of them?

Or so I've heard.

 

[Katie]

I found out at the end of my last trip to Atlanta (arrived on a Sun night) that my floor had been booked out Fri-Sat night by an adult group. Another collegaue had a room in the middle of the floor; she arrived the week before me. She was asked if she wanted to move for the weekend. Being a somewhat clueless Aussie, as I would have been, she thought she'd be fine. At some point on Fri night, she decided the noises were a bit much & rang the front desk & moved for the next two nights.
My room was fine, but at beers the next Fri night in ATL, my colleagues had a few laughs about whether I'd checked the state of the sheets before going to bed ... I don't have a blue light to travel with, so I hadn't inspected them closely.

I just wish I could remember the wording from the adult group's website as to their interests .... :shock::shock:

 

[Hvr]

Is that the same trick as turning your undies inside out, then back to front to get 4 days out of them?

Or so I've heard.

Easier to go commando, just like most people do in bed.

 

[lovestotravel]

I don't mind sheets, but a dirty pillow will freak me out!
Sheets are sheets, and you have a layer or two of clothes between you and them.
A pillow is on your face!

 

[Hvr]

I don't mind sheets, but a dirty pillow will freak me out!
Sheets are sheets, and you have a layer or two of clothes between you and them.
A pillow is on your face!

Or for those who wear make up to bed your face ends up on the pillow.

 

[JohnK]

Is that the same trick as turning your undies inside out, then back to front to get 4 days out of them?

If you wear black underwear then no need to turn them around or inside out at all and you still get 4 days use.

Well that is what I have been told....

 

[AVC]

I don't mind sheets, but a dirty pillow will freak me out!
A pillow is on your face!

Umm, We always take our own pillows with us. True.

 

[oz_mark]

If you wear black underwear then no need to turn them around or inside out at all and you still get 4 days use.

Well that is what I have been told....

5 days, if you go commando on the last day :shock:

 

[JohnK]

5 days, if you go commando on the last day :shock:

Go commando every second day and get a week's use!