No, it is not acceptable to leave a hotel room extremely messy. Not only does it show disrespect for the cleaners who have to clean up after you, but it also reflects poorly on your character as a guest.
Room Cleaning Fees
Most hotels charge a cleaning fee to cover the cost of cleaning the room after you check out. This fee is typically included in the overall cost of your stay. However, if the room is left excessively dirty or requires additional cleaning beyond the norm, you may be charged an extra fee.
"You should behave in the same manner as if you were [a] guest in someone's house," she explained. "Be delicate. Flush your toilet, clean up after yourself and don't leave broken glass all over the floor." But showing basic courtesy doesn't necessarily mean that you should remake your bed and scrub the bathroom floor.
Reporting the issue to the hotel management: The first step to address the unsanitary conditions is to report the issue to the hotel management. Contact the front desk or the on-site manager and explain the problem. Provide them with the evidence you have collected and ask for a resolution.
Most hotels will not charge you for stains that can be removed by normal cleaning processes. However, if the stain cannot come out or if it presents a biohazard hotels differ on how they handle this. Some hotels (usually budget properties) will charge you but others will not. What is this?
The American Hotel & Lodging Association suggests leaving a $1-to-$5 tip per day for the housekeeping staff.
If the holding period passes and nobody reaches out to claim the items, it's up to the hotel to decide what to do with them. Some hotels throw away the items, while others allow staff members to keep them if they wish. Additionally, the hotel may donate the items to a local charity.
This can be done by politely asking the manager if they are willing to provide a refund or credit for the issues you experienced. If the manager is not willing to provide a refund or credit, it may be necessary to explain why you believe you are entitled to one.
Make sure bed sheets are clean
If they look stained, crumpled or have hair on them, ask for a change immediately (or, better still, find a different hotel). Your nose can also be useful here – if they smell, it's a no-no. Check to see if the sheets have fold marks, and whether they feel crisp or soft and sticky.
As a general rule, it would be “with politeness.” You are polite when you abide by the rules of the hotel property. You are polite when you use the words “please” and “thank you” to the hotel staff. You are polite when you think about the comfort of other hotel guests.
Glassware, linen and the TV remote
Typically, they don't get cleaned between guests and become a breeding ground for bacteria. Use the pillows from the closet; they're more likely to be freshly washed than the ones on the bed. The worst culprit in the hotel room is usually the TV remote.
If I'd like housekeeping, I explicitly ask for it
When I am ready to leave my hotel room, I'll typically call housekeeping, and explain that I'm leaving the room for X amount of time, and would appreciate if the room could be cleaned.
Hotel rooms are intended to be private places. The idea that someone could be watching you is unsettling. As you might assume, there are laws surrounding the use of hidden recording devices in private areas. In the United States, it is not legal to record hotel guests in their private spaces without their consent.
It's the highest level of untidiness that can exist in a space while still allowing that space to be functional and comfortable. To put it another way: When the mess makes using a space more difficult to use or less enjoyable to spend time in, you've crossed the line.
If you take something from your hotel room, you can expect an extra charge on your bill. Robes and towels are so commonly stolen that many hotels now list the charge right on the hanger; they will automatically bill the credit card they have on file for the extra cost of replacing these items.
In general terms, there are four types of complaints – productive, venting, chronic, and malicious – and four varieties of complainers – aggressive, expressive, passive, and constructive.
H.E.A.R.T stands for Hear, Empathize, Apologize, Respond, Thank. It is an acronym used in the customer service industry to help those dealing with customer concerns navigate an effective response.
It is important to note that some hotels may not charge for minor stains or may have a policy of forgiving the first instance of a stained towel. However, if a guest repeatedly stains towels or causes significant damage to hotel property, they may be charged for the cost of the damages.
Experts say most places will offer you a refund if you have a reasonable excuse. If you are stuck with a nonrefundable room, try changing the date of your reservation. Some hotels will let you move the date of your stay if you ask. You can also resell your room and get your money back that way.
You can ask the Host to fix the issue, request a refund of the cleaning fee, or, for severe issues, you could request to cancel your reservation for a full refund of remaining nights. Wait for a response: If your Host declines or doesn't respond, you can ask Airbnb to step in to help.
In general, try to leave the place cleaner than you got it. Do the dishes, clean up the counter area, empty the fridge, put out the trash/recycle. If it is a kitchenette in a hotel room, you could leave the dishes to be done by the hotel staff; if it is in a guest house, I'd clean it.
Daily room cleaning used to be standard practice in hotels. But since the pandemic, it's become less so.