WANTING to use the bathroom on holiday in privacy could soon be a thing of the past. A rising number of hotel rooms are ditching the bathroom door entirely - and it's because rooms are getting smaller. A bathroom feature that is already common in hotel rooms are glass bathroom doors , which are just as hated.
But it seems some hotels are going even further - and getting rid of doors entirely. Experts have said this is common in cities such as London and Tokyo when hotel space is tight, meaning rooms are often smaller. By ditching the doors, it makes a bedroom seem larger and trendier.
Read more on hotels Kenneth Cronin, who has worked as a project coordinator for hotels, told Thrillist : "The key lies in thoughtful design and careful consideration of sight lines, which are the views extending beyond a space’s immediate confines. "For instance, the view from a corridor when a bedroom door opens or the placement of a mirror that might reflect a private area.” This was backed up by interiors supplier Drench last year.
They told Sydney Morning Herald: "The lack of dividing walls means that natural lighting can fill the room and the panoramic views can be fully appreciated. Most read in News Travel "If well-designed, the close proximity can make the bedroom-bathroom areas feel much more spacious than they actually are." While this may not be a problem for solo travellers , it isn't popular when travelling with friends.
One woman said it caused problems when sharing a hotel roo.