Infestation rates are hard to estimate but some surveys suggest 10-20% of hotels may have a bed bug issue at any given time. Hotels with higher occupant turnover like airports tend to have more frequent issues. Hotels must be proactive in implementing effective bed bug prevention and control measures.
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“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.”
Just because you think (or are even positive) the hotel had bed bugs does not necessarily mean that you brought them home with you. Granted, bed bugs are notoriously difficult to eradicate on your own, so it's a good idea to act as if you may have picked up a hitchhiking bed bug or two.
In general, hotels should take immediate action if a guest reports the presence of bed bugs. This could include offering a new, clean room, or, in severe cases, guests may be able to negotiate a partial or full refund for their stay.
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.
Bed bugs can move as fast as 5 feet per minute but can move from room to room within an hour or two. Within an hour bed bugs can move as much as 100 feet! Bed bugs can spread even quicker if they hitch a ride onto clothes or luggage.