01/25Secrets of the hotel industry that you must have never heard of

Secrets of the hotel industry that you must have never heard of

All the hotels that you've been to and are going to be to in the future have a secret that's forever going to remain untold from their behalf. Hotels are supposed to make you feel relaxed, calm and most importantly they're supposed to be neat and clean. But underneath all that glitz and glamour lies a ton of secrets. And when we reveal these secrets to you, you're bound to think at least twice before booking your next hotel room. Wondering what these secrets are? Take a look.


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02/25There's plenty of politics behind the scenes

There's plenty of politics behind the scenes

There are times when the person at the reception asks you to wait before assigning the room saying it isn't ready yet when in reality, it's perfectly ready. It's just that the housekeeping department will not release it as they have some previous vendetta against front office. These kind of politics keep going on behind the scenes.


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03/25Cleaning equipment used by staff can be unsanitary

Cleaning equipment used by staff can be unsanitary

You must stay away from the teacups or glasses that are provided in your hotel rooms as they probably aren't wiped or wiped witht he same cloth that they used to wipe the WC.


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04/25Don’t think the safe in your room is foolproof

Don’t think the safe in your room is foolproof

You might think the safe lockers in your room are safe enough to keep your belongings but not really. The staff can very much come in and open the safe without your combination code. You might want to keep your valuables in a locked suitcase in a cupboard or under the bed instead.


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05/25Hotels will hold grudges

Hotels will hold grudges

If you've been a bad guest who's been a bad tipper or just annoying in general the last time you visited, the hotel staff checks with their senior about the same and then decides to 'let the guest wait' for their order.


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06/25If you thought your breakfast was free, think again!

If you thought your breakfast was free, think again!

We all often tend to opt for rooms that at least provide one free meal which is usually the breakfast. But did you know that this meal isn't actually free? The cost is just bundled into the main price so basically, you're paying for it without really knowing that you are.

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07/25Not all rooms are the same size

Not all rooms are the same size

Yeah sure, they'll tell you that all the suites are just as big as every other suite in the hotel but that's not really true. There's always going to be a room that's bigger and better than the one you're getting because it easily costs a lot more.

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08/25They know what you're watching on pay-per-view

They know what you're watching on pay-per-view

A lot of hotels offer pay-per-view services and although most of them have WiFi systems, plenty of people choose the former option. So, one thing you need to keep in mind is that they know what you've watched and even how long you watched it for so choose carefully, we say!

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09/25You won't get a call if you've lost something at the hotel

You won't get a call if you've lost something at the hotel

There are times when we miss out on a thing or two at the hotel while checking out and it's natural. And it's very normal to even request the hotel authorities to call you if they find your belongings and return them back to you, which they always agree to. Although, they never call even if they find your belongings. Because there are some guests who lie and stay at the hotel when they're supposed to be somewhere else. And so, the hotel authorities don't want to be the one to bring some truths to your family members unintentionally that are uncalled for.


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10/25Remote controls are contaminated

Remote controls are contaminated

If you're someone who's planning to take some time off from your hectic schedule to just watch some TV in a hotel room, know that the remote controls are not at all clean but max contaminated. Since a lot of people use the room at some or the other time, you can only imagine the dirt and germs on these remote controls.


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