Travel long enough, and you’ll eventually come across a hotel room that doesn’t meet your needs. Either it’s not clean, or it’s noisy, or some of the room’s safety features aren’t working properly. These situations are certainly disappointing, particularly after a long travel day.
But what should travelers do when they find the hotel room they’re given simply won’t work? And what constitutes a truly unacceptable hotel room? Should they immediately bring the issue up with a front desk clerk who may not be empowered to help them, or should they wait and take it up with the corporate office after they travel?
Here are some tips for when and how to deal with subpar accommodations.