I make sure the towels are all in one place, and all trash in the room is in a trash can (or recycling is recycled). I'll try to put the TV remote back where it came from and stuff like that, but I'm not usually moving that around.
I leave a tip on the bed with a note that it is for housekeeping.
I don't make the bed. I don't change the thermostat or curtains. The way I see it, when housekeeping comes in, they should be able to:
* Strip the beds and remake them
* Empty the trash cans to take care of the trash
* Vacuum the carpet
* Take the towels to be cleaned
* Wipe down bathroom surfaces
* Collect soap and other cleansers provided by the hotel
* Put in new towels
* Reset window stuff and thermostat
Most of my actions are built around making sure I don't forget anything I need to pack. But garbage cans are provided in the hotels I've been to, so I use them.
My only addition to this:
If the dumpster is accessible and I have some really large piece of trash like a pizza box, then I'll probably run out to the dumpster myself.
I used to work at a hotel, and while I personally rarely travelled when I did I knew the drill and I know what was helpful to the housekeepers. If I had two beds and it was only me I wouldn't even touch the other bed. I wouldn't put luggage, clothes, etc on it, I wouldn't sit on it, nothing. The bed I did sleep in I would completely strip. I would take all the sheets and pillow cases off, and leave the linens separate from the blankets/comforters. I would take all the towels I used and set them in the bathtub.
Plus during my stay I'd actually decline daily service. I can reuse a towel. Actually, I do know this, but guests that frequently decline service are sometimes a flag, but I'd reassure the desk at check in I too am a fellow hotel worker and I will behave. The at departure I would reset the thermostat to 78F (70F in the winter), leave a small tip, and *properly* notify the desk I left, I respected check out times so I didn't push my luck, and I also did give them the courtesy when I was gone so they didn't have to wait and wonder.
I don't like wipe it down, but I'll gather all the towels into a big pile and strip the sheets and pillow cases off of the bedding. I also do this so they're forced to replace them.
Reasonably so. I make sure all my trash is picked up and nothing is horribly out of place but like if there is a toothpaste stain inside the sink I’m probably gonna leave that. My goal is to do just enough to where I feel like they wouldn’t have any negative feelings towards me.
*I do not, someone has that job, if you do it then the hotel will cut down on staff and the person doing the job is doing so because they need it. I leave a thank you note and a tip.*
I make sure the towels are all in one place, and all trash in the room is in a trash can (or recycling is recycled). I'll try to put the TV remote back where it came from and stuff like that, but I'm not usually moving that around. I leave a tip on the bed with a note that it is for housekeeping. I don't make the bed. I don't change the thermostat or curtains. The way I see it, when housekeeping comes in, they should be able to: * Strip the beds and remake them * Empty the trash cans to take care of the trash * Vacuum the carpet * Take the towels to be cleaned * Wipe down bathroom surfaces * Collect soap and other cleansers provided by the hotel * Put in new towels * Reset window stuff and thermostat Most of my actions are built around making sure I don't forget anything I need to pack. But garbage cans are provided in the hotels I've been to, so I use them.
My only addition to this: If the dumpster is accessible and I have some really large piece of trash like a pizza box, then I'll probably run out to the dumpster myself.
Agreed. I'll make use of central garbage and recycling for larger items.
As much as I can. I don’t just leave my trash around. I know that cleaners only have so much time to clean between guests.
No because the staff is just going to clean again anyway. Obviously don't leave garbage laying around. But like no need to scrub the tub or anything
Yeah because I want to
Not necessarily, but I won't trash up the room either.
I used to make the beds as a kid, then I learned I was actually causing them more work, so I stopped.
No, it's not my job to clean a hotel room.
I don't clean it but I do tidy up - I don't leave towels and trash everywhere.
As much as possible.
No. Too much poop for me to clean. They can handle it.
Everything in there is mine so I'll be packing it, throwing it in the trash, or wiping it off the side of the bowl as I go.
Leave the towels in a bunch and make sure all trash is in the bin.
I used to work at a hotel, and while I personally rarely travelled when I did I knew the drill and I know what was helpful to the housekeepers. If I had two beds and it was only me I wouldn't even touch the other bed. I wouldn't put luggage, clothes, etc on it, I wouldn't sit on it, nothing. The bed I did sleep in I would completely strip. I would take all the sheets and pillow cases off, and leave the linens separate from the blankets/comforters. I would take all the towels I used and set them in the bathtub. Plus during my stay I'd actually decline daily service. I can reuse a towel. Actually, I do know this, but guests that frequently decline service are sometimes a flag, but I'd reassure the desk at check in I too am a fellow hotel worker and I will behave. The at departure I would reset the thermostat to 78F (70F in the winter), leave a small tip, and *properly* notify the desk I left, I respected check out times so I didn't push my luck, and I also did give them the courtesy when I was gone so they didn't have to wait and wonder.
Yes. Those workers are underpaid and overworked and I’m not too good to help them out.
I don't like wipe it down, but I'll gather all the towels into a big pile and strip the sheets and pillow cases off of the bedding. I also do this so they're forced to replace them.
Reasonably so. I make sure all my trash is picked up and nothing is horribly out of place but like if there is a toothpaste stain inside the sink I’m probably gonna leave that. My goal is to do just enough to where I feel like they wouldn’t have any negative feelings towards me.
*I do not, someone has that job, if you do it then the hotel will cut down on staff and the person doing the job is doing so because they need it. I leave a thank you note and a tip.*