“I’ve stayed thousands of nights in hotels, but I only once saw this.

So, redditoru/Traditional_Dirt_788asked, “People who travel, what is an immediatered flagin hotels?”

“No mattress protector on the bed.

A suitcase with a telescopic handle stands in front of a neatly made hotel bed with white linens, a yellow pillow, and a bedside lamp

“When you notice additional fees that aren’t included in the estimate.

u/tacobelmont

3.

“No free (or available) WiFi.

Person typing on a laptop with a takeout coffee cup next to them on a table. Hands and upper arms visible, wearing a light-colored long sleeve shirt

4.“Price.

u/jacobius86

5.

“When the towels and linens smell mostly like bleach red flag.”

Towels hanging on a rack with a red tag that reads "Save Our Planet" urging reuse to save water and energy

I figured that was not a good sign, and it turned out I was right.”

u/username-_redacted

7.

“This only applies to larger hotels: When all employees are really young.

Breakfast tray with teapots, cups, sugar packets, and pastries on a table in a cozy hotel room. Two green chairs and a bed with pillows are in the background

Not a single employee over the age of 20-23 in view.

On every occasion like this, service has been completely absent.”

u/azthal

9.

Rolled white towels with small flowers on top, and assorted spa products in small bottles arranged on a wooden tray. Mirrored decor in background

“Overly aggressive air fresheners.

u/Flappy_beef_curtains

11.

“If the key is still a metal key and not a card access key.

Close-up of a person's hand inserting a keycard into a door lock

It suggests there have been no updates to the rooms, ventilation, plumbing, etc.”

These mean bedbugs.”

u/KarlSethMoran

13.

A close-up of a service bell on a countertop. No people are in the image

“Your Uber driver asking ‘you sure?’

as you pull up to the hotel.”

u/MayonnaiseFarm

15.

Crumpled white bed linens and pillows on an unmade bed. No people are present in the image

“Look at the thinness of the sheets and roughness of the towels from being washed too many times.

Without fail, it is the one piece of advice we always ignore.

If they attack the negative reviewers at all, stay away,”

u/islandsimian

18.

A modern hotel lobby with marble floors, four check-in desks with dark stone finishes, and a wooden slat ceiling with pendant lights hanging above

I was told breakfast starts at 9 a.m.

It was around 8 p.m. at the time.

It didn’t get any better from there.”

A buffet setup featuring trays of various foods, including roasted potatoes, bacon, and pasta. Hot sauce and condiments are also visible at the front

“Withholding your passport.

Never, ever separate from your passport.”

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A hand holding a U.S. passport and a COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card in front of a black bag