Instead of hanging cards, guests should call the front desk to notice when your housekeeping needs to go out.
Many people have the habit of hanging signs asking to clean the room. Photo: istock
Hotel experts advise tourists not to use the "Please clean the room" card when going out. This card accidentally informs that you are not in the room, maybe someone will try to break in to steal things.
If you want your room cleaned, just call the front desk. That way, the room will still be cleaned without anyone but the hotel staff knowing that your room is empty.
The card "Do not disturb" is often used by guests when they want to have a private space, or avoid strangers from entering the room while away. But according to Trip Savvy, hanging this sign is not necessary, because it does not have much effect. Many hotels have a daily housekeeping policy. Therefore, even though the room has a "Do Not Disturb" sign, many staff still clean as usual. In addition to keeping rooms clean, this is also a way for some hotels to ensure that there is no sneaky illegal or dangerous activity taking place, or that guests are safe.
Some people think that this advice only applies to budget motels, cheap hotels. At 5-star hotels, guests' rooms are always safe and private. However, many people believe that this card should still be used, no matter where you are.
In addition, Justin Aldrich, a former hotel employee, also revealed the reason why you should not bring keys from the hotel out. With 7 years of experience, Aldrich said that the magnetic card that comes with the outer cover usually has the room number and the name of the hotel. If you lose or have your card stolen, it's easy for bad guys to break into your hotel room.
