If possible, open a window and hang clothes on the curtain rod, or gently hook a hanger into the vent of your room's air conditioner. Whether you hang your clothes over the balcony railing or the back of a chair, squeezing the excess water out of them before hanging them up will vastly shorten their drying time.

To dry clothes quickly in a hotel room, you should use the "towel roll" method as your first step. Lay a clean, dry hotel towel flat, place your damp garment on top, and roll the towel up tightly like a sleeping bag. Stand on the rolled towel or twist it firmly to allow the towel to absorb the majority of the moisture from the fabric. After unrolling, hang the garment on a hanger—ideally near the air conditioning vent or a heater to utilize the airflow. If the room has a hair dryer, you can use it to target damp seams or pockets, but be careful not to hold it too close to delicate fabrics like silk or synthetics to avoid melting. Another trick is to use the hotel's heated towel rack if one is available in the bathroom. For items that are almost dry, laying them near a window with direct sunlight can finish the job. Avoid hanging heavy, dripping wet clothes directly on wooden furniture or lamps, as this can cause damage or create a safety hazard. Proper airflow is the most important factor, so keeping the bathroom fan on or the AC circulating will significantly speed up the evaporation process.