It takes 15 minutes to clean each room, which includes changing towels and linens, changing glasses and coffee cups, checking and refilling minibars, and taking out trash.
Hotel sheets can be changed four times a year. Even a quilt with a removable cover is not safe. McCarthy said a top sheet between the duvet and bed can keep the cover from washing between guests.
When away from home, especially with plenty of alcohol, people tend to let loose. Maybe that's why hotel housekeepers find so much vomit. Ice buckets are popular barf containers.
Booking sites generate a lot of hotel revenue. Some pay 25% commission. Call the hotel and request a supervisor if you like a deal. Ask for a better rate
User-review apps are also changing hotel selection: Traditional star ratings are based on hotel amenities, room size, electrical outlets, and so on. Employees aren't covered.
Hotel stays can feel like being nickel-and-dimed for everything. If you call ahead and request basic amenities, they may be free. Verify your purchase at checkout.
Hotel maids must report items left behind by guests. Some hotels let maids keep unclaimed items after weeks, not hours.
Check the room service menu for kids' meals if you're bringing them. Ask the kitchen for a child-sized plate if not. They'll likely accommodate and discount you.