How do hotels track towels?

Guests place used towels in the return cabinet, which scans the RFID tag in each towel and removes them from the guest's account. 5. If a guest walks out with towels, those towels remain on his or her account. Hotel and resort management know exactly who has taken them and can handle it in any way they deem fit.



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If you take something from your hotel room, you can expect an extra charge on your bill. Robes and towels are so commonly stolen that many hotels now list the charge right on the hanger; they will automatically bill the credit card they have on file for the extra cost of replacing these items.

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The towel method is a simple yet popular technique for securing your hotel room door. Placing a towel or wedge underneath the door creates an additional barrier that can deter unwanted intruders.

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Do hotel pillows have trackers? But get this – for over a decade now, many hotels have had RFID trackers sewn into their towels, robes, blankets, pillows, etc., as a form of theft deterrent.

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We know it's tempting, but stealing a hotel robe is considered theft of property. While most hotels won't do more than charge your credit card for the missing item, it's best practice to ask the concierge if you can purchase the robe first. In some cases, they may even have a brand-new robe you can take home.

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If you do take a hotel robe, you could be charged for it. Many hotels keep track of the items in their rooms, and if a robe is missing, they may assume that you took it and charge you for it. This could lead to an unpleasant surprise on your bill when you check out.

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We know it's tempting, but stealing a hotel robe is considered theft of property. While most hotels won't do more than charge your credit card for the missing item, it's best practice to ask the concierge if you can purchase the robe first. In some cases, they may even have a brand-new robe you can take home.

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The short answer is: Yes, hotels can easily see the sites you visit over their networks unless proper precautions are taken. Connecting to hotel wifi means you should assume it is not private and avoid accessing sensitive accounts or info.

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1. Towels are the most popular at 77.5% of hotels surveyed, have you ever stolen a towel? 2. Bathrobes are the second most item that thieving guests can't resist, 65.1% of hotels report.

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You'll rarely find these today, but at one point, they were the height of luxury. The goal was to ensure, in the days long before mobiles, voicemail, and texting, that an important call would not be missed while the guest was using the bathroom.

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Gather all towels
Many hotels have signs in the guest room bathrooms instructing guests to leave towels they don't plan to use again on the floor (or in the bathtub) as a sign to housekeeping that you want them replaced.

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Gather all towels
Many hotels have signs in the guest room bathrooms instructing guests to leave towels they don't plan to use again on the floor (or in the bathtub) as a sign to housekeeping that you want them replaced.

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As soon as you realize you left your items at a hotel, call them to notify them. The hotel may have already found your personal property and placed them in a secure lost and found area.

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Hotels have always kept logs on their guests, tracking previous stays, comments and complaints, even which pay-per-view movies you ordered.

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Rarely. You might be surprised, if you've never worked in a hotel, just how so. Even the dumbest room attendant knows that whatever the temptation, if it happens, the guest will say something right away as soon as he or she notices the item missing, and there's always a record of who cleaned which room.

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  • Jewelry. The number one item that is most commonly left behind is jewelry. ...
  • Phone Chargers. The second most often misplaced items are mobile phone chargers. ...
  • Toiletries. ...
  • Laptops & Tablets. ...
  • Eyeglasses/ Sunglasses. ...
  • Books. ...
  • Teddy Bears, “Blankies” & Other Kids' Toys.


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Hotel rooms are intended to be private places. The idea that someone could be watching you is unsettling. As you might assume, there are laws surrounding the use of hidden recording devices in private areas. In the United States, it is not legal to record hotel guests in their private spaces without their consent.

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In-Room Privacy
When you check into a hotel room, you have the right to expect a certain level of privacy within the confines of that space. This means that hotel staff should not enter your room without your permission, unless there is an emergency or a valid reason to do so.

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If you're concerned about being spied upon, here are 3 steps in how to detect hidden cameras.
  1. Lights, (phone) camera, detection. Many hidden cameras rely on infrared technology. ...
  2. Check the connected devices on the Wi-Fi network. A lot of hidden cameras might connect straight to the home's Wi-Fi network. ...
  3. Use a flashlight.


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No, hotels typically do not charge for stained towels. Most hotels have a policy of replacing any towels that are stained or damaged during the stay. This is to ensure that all guests have access to clean and fresh linens throughout their stay.

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If you believe you left an item in your room, the hotel will send a staff member to search for the lost items. Find the hotel's customer service line and give them a call (note that this may be a different number than you'd call for a reservation).

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It is important to note that not all hotels engage in monitoring or surveillance of their WiFi networks. However, it is possible for a hotel to deploy monitoring software or hardware that allows them to capture and analyze network traffic, including your messages and online activities.

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Think about it: Hotel towels are almost always white, likely for the same reason. They can be bleached, just a little, with every wash to stay fresh and clean looking for a very long time, without the unsightly bleach stains you'd get from doing the same thing with colorful towels.

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