Bedbugs can be found worldwide, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and are not a reflection on the cleanliness of any accommodation (so, yes, even a five-star hotel can have bedbugs).
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The top three places where pest professionals report finding bed bugs are single-family homes (91 percent), apartments/condominiums (89 percent), and hotels/motels (68 percent).
“It may surprise you that bed bugs are a common problem in hotels,” says Jordan Foster, Pest Management Expert at Fantastic Pest Control. “Infestations of bed bugs have nothing to do with sanitation or cleanliness. Bed bugs are not uncommon in hotels or motels of any star rating, from one-star to five-star.”
Not everyone who stays in a bed bug infested room will take bed bugs home. Nevertheless, it's a good idea to act as if you may have picked up a stray bed bug or two. The most likely place to pick up bed bugs in luggage is on, or next to, the bed.
Marriott hotels (just like other hospitality facilities). Are not immune to bed bug infestations. It is still possible to become victim of bed bugs when staying at any of the Marriott hotel chains.
Not everyone who stays in a bed bug infested room will take bed bugs home. Nevertheless, it's a good idea to act as if you may have picked up a stray bed bug or two. The most likely place to pick up bed bugs in luggage is on, or next to, the bed.
In most cases, guests carry bed bugs into hotels unknowingly, in infested luggage, clothing, blankets, and pillows. Hotels with high occupancy turnover are especially vulnerable to infestation. There is little that can be done to prevent guests from bringing in bed bugs. No hotel is immune to a bed bug infestation.
Once the items inside your suitcase have been taken care of, it's time to inspect your luggage. Use a flashlight to check seams, folds and pockets for bugs or eggs. Vacuum the suitcase using a brush and crevice tool attachment.
When checking for bed bugs in a hotel room, housekeeping staff should also check: along the seams, inside covers and around the zips of sofas and chairs. where furniture, skirting boards and carpets meet the wall. along the seals of doors and drawers as well as the joints.
These tiny, wingless insects feed on the blood of humans and animals, and they are known for their ability to hide in cracks, crevices, and furniture. While it is not accurate to say that all hotel rooms have bed bugs if one has them, the prevalence of bed bugs in hotel rooms is a concern that should not be overlooked.