Surprising Hotel Etiquette: 9 Well-Meaning Habits Staff Wish You’d Skip

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00:00Surprising hotel etiquette, 9 well-meaning habits staff wish you'd skip.

00:05Number 1. Stripping the bed before checkout.

00:09Stripping linens mixes items and slows turnover,

00:12so leave the bed untouched and place all used towels together on the bathroom floor.

00:16Number 2. Leaving a large tip at the end of the stay.

00:20One big tip may go to just one housekeeper,

00:23so leave smaller daily tips with notes to ensure everyone is treated fairly.

00:26Number 3. Bringing used towels to the front desk or hallway.

00:32Carrying used towels to public areas disrupts housekeeping workflows and hygiene,

00:36so keep them in the bathroom for staff to collect.

00:39Number 4. Asking to help out with small chores.

00:42Offering to fold towels or refill carts creates liability issues,

00:46so be considerate and tidy your space while letting the staff handle their work.

00:50Number 5. Calling front desk to thank them for everything.

00:54Frequent thank you calls tie up phone lines,

00:58so leave a note, post a positive review, or mention helpful staff by name.

01:02Number 6. Waiting at the desk to greet the next shift.

01:06Waiting to greet shift changes, delays, transitions, and meetings,

01:09so offer your thanks as you depart or simply leave a brief note.

01:13Number 7. Over-apologizing for small requests.

01:17Excessive apologies for simple requests reduce clarity,

01:21so ask directly and politely,

01:23because staff appreciate straightforward, respectful communication.

01:27Number 8. Tidying the room before housekeeping arrives.

01:31Pre-cleaning the room can confuse sanitation status and cause mistakes,

01:35so feel free to organize your belongings while leaving the actual cleaning to the professionals.

01:40Number 9. Bringing trash to public bins.

01:43Moving trash to lobby bins can cause overflow and create a mess,

01:47so use the room bins or request housekeeping help if you have extra waste.

01:51Number 10.

01:51Moving trash to lobby bins can cause overflow and create a mess,

01:55so use the room bins or request housekeeping help if you have extra waste.