Traveling is not easy. You have suitcases, carry-ons, backpacks, and all kinds of possessions hanging off your body. Getting them into your hotel is no easy feat, especially if you don’t have a bellboy on hand. If this is the case you have to be left to your own devices.
Luckily you can use your hotel hangers in your closet. Just pull one out that’s still hanging on the rail and hold open your hotel door. This way you can come in and out with ease.
24-Hour Wake Up Calls
Almost every hotel offers wake-up calls, which are extremely handy to have when you’re traveling alone and you’ve got obligations, like business meetings in the morning. Of course, even if you’re just on vacation and don’t want to miss the tour you’ve got lined up with the kids the next day, take advantage of the hotel’s wake-up calls.
And, if you’ve got a job where you work remotely or have odd hours, you can request them for any time, day or night.
Bring Quarters
You will most likely use your credit card to check in and pay for everything, from the actual room to room service and anything else you can charge during your stay. But there will be things that require cash, like vending machines and games in the arcade – and sometimes, things happen.
Machines break down and reject dollar bills, so it’s best to have a backup plan. Plus, a handful of quarters will keep the kids busy in the game corner of the lobby for a while.
Plastic Bottle Covers
Have a bunch of leaking shampoo and conditioner bottles? No problem. Just remove the plastic packaging from the free cups supplied to you and place it onto the lids of the bottles.
Screw the caps back down and voila, you have leak-free bottles. Just pop them into your bags. The liquid is guaranteed to stay put.
Restock Your Minibar
Afraid of tucking into that minibar? We don't blame you. As tempting as those goodies appear lined up in your fridge, indulging in those treats comes with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, you can still use it, even if you don't consume the snacks and drinks. You can still use the space.
That's right. Just go to the local supermarket and buy your own snacks and sodas. You can fill up your hotel minibar until your heart's content. Just make sure that you separate accordingly. You don't want to accidentally drink that expensive bottle of Perrier soda water.