What floor is never in a hotel?

Ever wonder why you've never stayed in a hotel room on the 13th floor? The answer is simple: The floor doesn't exist. It all comes down to triskaidekaphobia, or the fear of the number 13.



In Western cultures, the most common floor "missing" from hotels is the 13th floor due to triskaidekaphobia, the superstition that the number 13 brings bad luck. In reality, the floor physically exists, but it is often labeled as the 14th floor or given a letter like "12A" in the elevator and on floor plans to avoid unsettling superstitious guests. In many East Asian countries, such as China, Japan, and Korea, the 4th floor is frequently skipped because the word for "four" sounds very similar to the word for "death" in several languages. This tetraphobia is so prevalent that some Asian hotels will omit any floor containing the number four (4, 14, 24, etc.). While modern architects and rationalists may find the practice illogical, the hospitality industry prioritizes guest comfort and psychological well-being; thus, elevators often skip these numbers to ensure that no traveler feels they have been assigned a "cursed" room during their stay.

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Reasons for omitting a thirteenth floor include triskaidekaphobia on the part of the building's owner or builder, or a desire by the building owner or landlord to prevent problems that may arise with superstitious tenants, occupants, or customers.

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Instead, they sometimes exclude the 4th floor, as the pronunciation of 'four' in Mandarin, Cantonese, and several other languages sounds similar to the word for 'death. ' The MGM Grand in Las Vegas famously renumbered its floors because many of its guests were from Asia, where 4 is considered unlucky.

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Next time you are booking a hotel room, you should make sure it isn't any higher than the fourth floor. A travel risk expert has revealed the best way to stay safe at a hotel – and rooms below the second floor are advised against as well.

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Also, most fire truck ladders can reach up to the second, third and even fourth floors. Never stay on the top floor. Worst case scenario: your hotel is under attack. They are coming-up from the ground floor through the stairwells.

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Add avoiding rooms on the first and second floor to your hotel safety checklist, as these are the areas most prone to crime. Rooms on the 3rd-6th floors are ideal. Not only is there typically less crime on these floors, but in the event of an emergency, you can quickly get downstairs and evacuate the building.

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According to Otis Elevator Company, around 85% of elevator panels omit the number 13. What's more, entire hotels are built without a 13th floor.

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According to studies, some of the dirtiest places in a hotel room include :
  • the TV remote control.
  • the bathroom.
  • the light switches.
  • the door handles.
  • carpets and hotel furniture.


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As travelling salesmen, the founders of The Gideons International knew a thing or two about life on the road. They understood that people, far from home, might seek comfort or solace in the familiar words of the Bible. By 1908, they began placing Bibles in hotel rooms.

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For many hotels, the superstition of the number 13 being considered unlucky is the main reason why there is no room 13. This superstition is believed to date as far back as the 1800s when room 13 in hotels was often skipped and not included in the building's numbering system.

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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 front desk agents are the ones who choose a room for you when you check in, choosing from the available inventory. If you call beforehand, you can talk to a front desk clerk and ask about the best rooms, like corner rooms, a room on a higher floor, away from the elevators and ice machines.

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Refusing to leave a hotel room can have legal consequences. Hotel policies and local laws may vary, but generally, if you refuse to leave after being asked to do so by hotel management or law enforcement, you could be charged with trespassing or even arrested for disorderly conduct.

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Is it safe to use hotel room safes. If you look at the other opportunities to hide money and other valuables, you will see that a hotel room safe is the best place to hide documents, money, etc. The cleaning manager will change your bedding regularly, so making a pillow or blanket your hiding place is a bad idea.

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7 Ways to Tell if Your Hotel Room is Really Clean
  1. Inspect the Lobby. ...
  2. Start with the Bathroom. ...
  3. Check Down the Side of the Bed. ...
  4. Get Rid of the Bed cover. ...
  5. Check the Door Handles and Light Switches. ...
  6. Move Stuff Around. ...
  7. Raise the Cistern Lid.


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No, unfortunately it is not possible for someone to sleep over in your hotel room without paying.

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