10 Unobvious Things to Do as Soon as You Enter Your Hotel Room

When the TV network ABC did an undercover investigation on hotel rooms, they found that — brace yourself! — many of the glasses in the rooms were not cleaned or sanitized properly. Sure, it’s okay to look for all available plugs to charge your computer and phone as soon as you enter your hotel room, but there are a couple of other things that are way more important. We made a list of important steps that every traveler should follow as soon as they set foot in their hotel room, in order to ensure a safe and comfortable stay during their trip.

1. Check the mattress or mattresses for bedbugs.

You might think that bed bugs only happen in low-cost hotels, but it’s not always a matter of luxury since bed bugs can even be transferred to 5-star hotels via a guest’s clothes and personal items. When you arrive at your room, check the bed first. Look for stains or small brown and black dots on the covers, then pull back the bedspread and sheets, and inspect the mattress too. If you do find something, go straight to reception.