Hotels come with all kinds of useful things, shampoos, creams, soaps, mini appliances, and even hair dryers. You can, of course, use this for your hair, but you can also use this for other things! And if you packed formalwear, this can be particularly handy.
Just hang up your suit or shirt and simply “air iron” the creases out with your hairdryer. Put it on medium heat and just rub it up and down until it’s perfect.
Keep the Power on While You’re Away
To keep your room nice and warm, or cool, depending on where you're staying, leave your key card in the power slot when you leave the room. This might not be a favorite for the energy saver and more environmentally conscious traveler, but if you're staying in a place with extreme weather conditions, this might come in handy.
Many newer and more modern hotels use this method of the card system to control power usage. You can also just use any old card to keep the power on.
Ask for Dishware
This could perhaps be a nice way to be sustainable and is also nice if you get takeout so you don't have to feel that you're eating out of boxes. Just ask your hotel if you could use some dishware and silverware. They will have no problem obliging.
Need a bowl for your snacks? The hotel surely has one. Just call up the front desk and make your request. Remember, they're there to make you stay as pleasant as possible. Make use of it!
Use Duct Tape to Childproof Your Room
There can be some hazardous things around hotels, especially when it comes to kids. It's best to keep them out of harm's way. The most practical way to do this is duct tape. Every travel blogger can attest to this and can it can be any traveler's life.
While there are hotels that have taken precautions, you can still never be too careful. This is why duct tape can come in handy. You can tape down electrical outlets, loose wires, and even sharp corners.
Forget Room Service
Room service is a great way to indulge, but if we are honest with ourselves, it's an unnecessary way to spend our money. Hotels charge for this and rightly so. But there are ways around this that can still make you enjoy a night-in at your hotel.
You can avoid this by simply going down to the hotel restaurant and ordering it to go. It's the same tasty food for no extra charge! You might lose out on the fancy plates though, but that is a small price to pay for...well free service.