Tip #7,025 When exploring a new city on foot, upon exiting your hotel turn around and see what your hotel looks like and note any landmarks that you’d be approaching from the other side. Your mind can play tricks on you and get you lost if you don’t have any visual references. Travel safety + hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,029 • 1 person found helpful If you’re celebrating a special occasion, don’t be afraid to let the hotel know. They aren’t always able to do anything but many hotels would love to send you a little chocolate or wine as a congratulations. Travel hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,027 If on an extended business trip, don’t bother with packing your own toiletries unless you have specific needs. The hotels will have shampoo, lotion, and conditioner. Pack your own toothbrush and contact lens supplies though. Travel packing + hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,031 If you aren’t pinching pennies, concierge/lounge access rooms in hotels are often worth the upgrade, as they generally provide free breakfasts and often free appetizers and wine in the evenings. Read More Travel hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,386 If traveling with a congested baby, run a hot shower at your hotel and sit in the steamy bathroom with the infant. It is like a large humidifier. Travel home remedy + hotel + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,809 • 3 people found helpful If you are going to be staying with children at a hotel with balconies. Ask that any chairs be removed from the balcony to prevent children from climbing on the chairs and falling over the balcony. Travel kids + safety + hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,320 • 11 people found helpful If a hotel you want to book shows no vacancy, still try calling. Reservations are often cancelled and calling is generally the best way to obtain a newly opened room. Travel hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,321 • 4 people found helpful Many hotels offer complimentary toiletries in case you forgot yours at home. Check with the front desk. Travel packing + hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,156 • 12 people found helpful • 1 List Help prevent theft of your personal items at a hotel by hanging the "do not disturb" sign on your door. Travel hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,604 • 17 people found helpful • 1 List When traveling abroad, take your hotel's business card with you, so you will have its name and address in the local language for showing to taxi drivers. Travel directions + safety + hotel + clever + vacation + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,603 • 12 people found helpful If concerned about safety in a hotel, ask for a room near the elevator, where there is more walking traffic. Travel safety + hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,455 • 15 people found helpful After checking into a hotel, always review the fire exit map on your room's door. Travel safety + hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,378 • 11 people found helpful Many hotel bathtubs do not include plugs. Pack a squash ball to use as a tub plug. Travel packing + hotel + clever + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,236 • 15 people found helpful When booking a hotel room with young children, ask for a first floor room to avoid steps and ask if they are willing to childproof the room before your arrival. Travel safety + toddler + hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,029 • 16 people found helpful Donate hotel toiletries to homeless shelters or send them to troops overseas. Travel hotel + giving back + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,985 • 16 people found helpful Some hotels sell coupon books with food and recreation deals for the area. Ask at the front desk. Travel hotel + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,561 • 15 people found helpful Bring disinfectant wipes when traveling. Use to clean off areas which are prone to germs a hotel room such as door handles, remote control, etc. Travel packing + health + hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,547 • 13 people found helpful For large items of value that don't fit into a hotel safe, such as a laptop, put them in your luggage and lock it. Travel hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,545 • 13 people found helpful Bring Post-It notes when traveling for leaving notes of thanks with your tips or special instructions for housekeeping staff. Travel packing + hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,519 • 13 people found helpful When first entering a hotel room, lift the mattress and check for bed bugs or rust colored spots which indicate their presence. Travel health + hotel + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send