Staying in a hotel can be the ultimate 'switch off' experience for people looking to relax and let others take care of them for a while. However, it can also be the stuff of nightmares. Although you'd expect hotels to be on the ball and ready to pamper you at all times, this is not always the case.
To help travellers get the most out of every overnight stay, travel experts at eShores have talked to staff within the hospitality and tourism industry including waitresses, chefs, hotel receptionists and cleaners to uncover top insider tips to help you avoid a shocking and unpleasant stay I don’t understand the room service here in this hotel. They tossed my pillow above this TV console..
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com/hqOjBOt4ob — Mezame (@theartofmezame) October 19, 2024 Here are the 5 top tips every traveller should know: 1) Always check the kettle in your room to avoid nasty surprises According to staff, who wish to remain anonymous, you should double-check everything you drink in a hotel room. Lairy room occupants have been known to add unmentionables into kettles, an item not checked daily by housekeeping. Never boil a hotel room kettle until you’ve checked inside – you may not get the relaxing cuppa you expected! Mini bars aren’t safe, either.
One hotel worker recalls a guest urinating into a bottle from the mini bar and replacing the cap, only to be discovered when the next guest arrived and tried to take a drink! So, when it comes to drinks, check first – it’s better to b.