Elevate Your Hotel Experience with These 40 Tips

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Hotels should be a sanctuary. But sometimes, it’s all too clear that a stranger has just occupied the room that you’ll be living in for the next few days. Fortunately, there are simple yet effective ways to enhance your hotel experience without exerting too much effort or draining your wallet. Whether it’s economical tricks or creative do-it-yourself solutions, these brilliant hotel hacks will greatly improve your stay.

Keep Your Toothbrush Off The Counter

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Do you always make sure to avoid placing your toothbrushes on the bathroom counter at home? Well, the same rule should apply when you’re staying in a hotel room. To keep your toothbrush free from germs, here’s an easy solution. Take a paper or plastic cup, flip it upside down, and make a small hole in the middle using the handle of your toothbrush.

Keep Your Shoes Away From Your Clothes

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Imagine that you’re getting ready to leave your hotel room and travel home. Suddenly, you panic because you don’t have a way to keep your dirty shoes separate from your other belongings. What should you do? Just go to the bathroom and find an unused shower cap. Wrap the shower cap around the bottoms of your shoes, put them in your luggage, and you’re all set to go!

Childproof Your Room

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If you are traveling with little ones, it’s be a wise idea to include some band-aids in your luggage. These can come in handy to help child-proof your hotel room. Use the band-aids to cover any open electrical outlets, ensuring your children are safe from the risk of electrocution. You can also use them to secure electrical wires or extension cords in place, preventing your kids from accidentally tripping.

Freshen the Room With a Car Air Freshener

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Ever entered a hotel room and thought it could use a touch of freshness? Whether it’s lingering odors from previous occupants or a stuffy atmosphere, here’s a trick that never fails to work wonders. Tuck a vent clip in your suitcase, and upon arriving, simply attach it to the air conditioning or heating unit. Flip on the A/C, fan, or heat, and voila! Breathe in the delightful aroma drifting through the air!