HOTEL HORRORS
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Remember...when you are traveling on public transportation, you could be bringing bedbugs into a room from your luggage as well as picking them up from a hotel room. It is a good idea to keep your luggage away from the bed during your stay, just in case.

• Walk through to make sure the bathroom and the rest of the room has  been cleaned well. 
• Have all the trash cans been emptied?
• Pull the sheets and covers down to make sure there aren’t any stains or stray hairs.
• Make sure you disinfect the TV remote before you use it. This is one of the most germ-laden items in a hotel room and can easily spread infectious diseases.

#2 CHECK FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Make sure you know how to operate the deadbolt lock on your door and always use it before going to bed.
• If you are traveling alone, let the hotel staff know you are not expecting any guests. Make sure to call a family member of friend to let them know where you are and that you have arrived safely.

• Get to know the layout of your room and find the light switches before going to bed. Also check the placement of the furniture. If you happen to awake in the middle of the night, you won’t chance stumbling around in the dark.

#3 PLAN THE AMENITIES OF YOUR STAY

• If you are going to be busy the next day, it might be a good idea to order your breakfast the night before through your hotel’s express breakfast menu.
• If you think you might like an extra pillow or blanket, order them right after you check in rather than after a busy night when you are too tired.
• Check the alarm clock to make sure the alarms are not still set from a previous guest. If necessary, set up 2 wake up calls from the front desk, in case you miss the first one.

• Check as soon as possible with the concierge or hotel staff to find nearby attractions or restaurants and to find out if the hotel offers discounts or deals for those places.

#4 INDOOR AIR QUALITY

• Cleaning products can release toxic chemicals into the air and stagnant and dirty air can cause headaches. If possible, open a window and let fresh air in.

• Fill the ice bucket as soon as possible and drink lots of water throughout the day during your stay. Unfortunately, traveling can often lead to dehydration.

WHAT IF YOUR ROOM IS NOT UP TO YOUR EXPECTIONS?

Most hotels have staff who are trained to do whatever is necessary to make your stay a comfortable and memorable one. Most will have strict cleaning rules (especially the big chains). They also tend to take the problem of bedbugs very seriously.

It is important to immediately address any problems you experience with the hotel staff. They will, in most cases, work with you to fix any problems and live up to your expectations. ‘Hotel horrors’ don’t have to ruin your travel plans or your stay at any decent hotel.

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