Leaving a hotel room in proper condition is important not only from the perspective of future guests but also for the hotel staff, who will find it easier to perform their duties. So what should we remember before checking out?
Leaving the room tidy is not only a matter of courtesy but also a way to ensure the comfort of the next people who will use the same space. Therefore, it is worth following a few key rules, which will certainly be noticed and appreciated by the hotel staff.
It is important to remember during your stay at the hotel to respect other people's property and the work of others. Keeping the room clean when leaving is one way to express gratitude for a pleasant stay.
Before leaving the room, take care of your personal belongings. Make sure you do not leave any valuables behind. Open cabinets, drawers, check the bathroom and all storage spaces to make sure you haven't forgotten anything.
Collect and dispose of trash in appropriate bins. Get rid of larger dirt, e.g., from the sink or toilet. Make sure the sink, bathtub/shower, and mirrors are clean and dry. Also, arrange all chairs or stools according to their original positions.
Open or close the curtains according to the setting they were in before arrival. Also turn off all electrical devices such as the TV, air conditioning, and lighting.
Return the keys to the reception or place them in the designated spot. If you plan a longer stay and have special cleaning requests or need additional services, leave a note for the hotel staff. If you notice any technical problems, e.g., a leaking faucet or a burnt-out light bulb, inform the staff so they can quickly fix it before the arrival of the next guests.
Many guests wonder whether to remove the bedding in a guesthouse. Of course, there is no need to take off the pillowcases before leaving the hotel room. Basically, leaving the bedding in place makes it easier for the hotel staff who take care of washing and changing bedding after each guest. The duvet and pillows can simply be left in their natural state, and the hotel staff will handle their laundering and preparation for the next guests. However, it is always worth asking the hotel staff about specific expectations regarding bed linen to be sure of the procedures in a given facility.
If the bedding in the hotel or guesthouse room is stained, there are guidelines on how to handle it. Primarily, do not remove the bedding yourself—the staff takes care of changing it. If the bedding is stained, report it to the staff and they will take care of replacing it.
Remember that leaving a hotel or guesthouse room in proper condition is not only a matter of personal culture but also facilitates the work of the staff and will certainly impact the comfort of future guests. Following a few simple rules is enough to make our stay in a hotel or guesthouse pleasant for everyone.
