Hotel rooms are full of beautiful things. Even if you choose better accommodations, a range of accessories and gifts await you in the hotel room, which will make your stay even more comfortable. Do you want to take them home with you? Attention!
While you may be tempted to pack one in your suitcase, doing so may be a huge mistake. That's why we present you with a list of things that you may be charged for at the hotel, as well as those that you can easily take with you.
What you can take: soap
It is not unusual to take soap with you. The hotel staff will take it to the trash after your departure, as the new guest will have the opportunity to use a new one.
What you can take: shampoo or conditioner
Similar to the mini soaps you stock in the bathroom, it's perfectly fine to take travel-sized shampoo and conditioner with you. Hotels sometimes brand these items as well, but using their shampoos can help spread the word about the hotel.
Photo: Unsplash/Sincerely MediaWhat you can take: Anything "free"
From dry cleaning bags, coffee, cream and sugar packets, there's nothing wrong with taking small gifts home with you. "We give people champagne when they check in to the hotel. We don't advertise it, but guests receive a complimentary champagne surprise,” said Joanna McCreary, general manager of the W Hotel in Austin, Texas, adding that guests can easily take home such gifts as well.
What you can take: paper and pens
These paper items and pens usually also bear the hotel's brand name and serve as a marketing tool. Take them with you!
Photo: Unsplash/Danny GWhat not to bring: sheets and towels
Sheets, towels and other linen are definitely something you should not take from hotel rooms. As McCreary explains, hotels aim to prepare the perfect room for the next guest. If you do these things, you make it difficult for the hotel staff. According to The Telegraph, as many as 68 percent of people in the survey admitted to stealing hotel bed linen and towels from time to time. But beware, some hotels can track stolen towels thanks to electronic tags.
What not to take: wooden hangers, bottles and cups
There is a possibility that the hotel, if it notices that things have disappeared from the hotel room, will charge you for the item. At the same time, he may also blacklist you. Hotels keep a record of guests who vandalize hotel rooms or steal items and can ban these people from rebooking rooms. In rare cases, the police are also involved. According to the Telegraph, a couple in Japan was allegedly arrested for stealing a robe and an ashtray.
