What happens if a hotel gives you bed bugs?

A hotel can be found liable if it knew about the bed bug issue and chose not to fix it (such as refusing to clean the rooms after numerous reports from other guests), caused the infestation (by purchasing new sheets or used furniture and failing to inspect it or clean it), or was unaware of the issue yet should have ...



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If a hotel fails to address a bed bug infestation, they can be held responsible for any damages that guests may suffer. This can include compensation for medical expenses, property damage, and even emotional distress caused by the infestation.

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Hotels have a legal obligation to provide a safe and clean environment, which includes addressing bed bug infestations promptly. You should document the evidence, notify hotel management, and request a refund or room change. If necessary, seek medical attention and report the incident to local health authorities.

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If you think your hotel bed has bedbugs, you can either check your bed yourself, looking for small blood spots or small blood smears on the sheets and strip the bed and check under the mattress seams or ask the manager to organize for the housekeeper to do it for you, Maureen Spencer, travel blogger, told USA TODAY.

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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.

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