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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Many hotels offer complimentary toiletries in case you forgot yours at home. Check with the front desk.

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Help prevent theft of your personal items at a hotel by hanging the "do not disturb" sign on your door.

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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.

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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.

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After checking into a hotel, always review the fire exit map on your room's door.

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Many hotel bathtubs do not include plugs. Pack a squash ball to use as a tub plug.

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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.

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Donate hotel toiletries to homeless shelters or send them to troops overseas.

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Some hotels sell coupon books with food and recreation deals for the area. Ask at the front desk.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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When first entering a hotel room, lift the mattress and check for bed bugs or rust colored spots which indicate their presence.

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