What happens if you find a bug in your hotel room?

If you find bed bugs, or signs of them, you should report the infestation to the hotel management team. If you get another room at the hotel, be sure it doesn't share a contiguous wall, floor, or ceiling with the infested room, says Puckett.



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That is, you could file a bed bug claim for the harm suffered. This is because hotel and motel owners have a duty to ensure that their entire premise is safe for their guests; this includes making sure that their premises are free of pests and vermin – such as bed bugs.

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Vacuum Thoroughly By taking immediate action and following these steps, you can effectively kill and contain any bed bugs that you may have come into contact with during your hotel stay. Remember to inspect your belongings carefully before leaving the hotel room to minimize the risk of bringing bed bugs home with you.

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Bed bugs are some of the most common hotel bugs. They can be brought into hotels by guests, employees and even laundry carts, though they're often difficult to see due to their small size.

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Yes, hotels are liable for bed bug infestations. Hotels have a responsibility to keep their property free of bed bug infestations. Bed bugs in hotel rooms could pose a threat to hotel guests; therefore, hotel owners and hotel managers have the responsibility to protect guests from bed bugs.

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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.

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Despite the statistics, the chance of encountering bedbugs in any given hotel room is “pretty darn unlikely,” said Michael Potter, a professor of entomology at the University of Kentucky.

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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.

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If you find yourself in this situation, here are some steps to take:
  1. Take Photos or Videos as Evidence. ...
  2. Notify the Hotel Staff Immediately. ...
  3. Request a New Room. ...
  4. Consider Changing Hotels. ...
  5. Protect Yourself from Bringing Home Roaches. ...
  6. It Depends on the Hotel's Policies. ...
  7. Check Your Reservation Confirmation. ...
  8. Document Everything.


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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.”

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Experts say most places will offer you a refund if you have a reasonable excuse. If you are stuck with a nonrefundable room, try changing the date of your reservation. Some hotels will let you move the date of your stay if you ask. You can also resell your room and get your money back that way.

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Just as they thrive in small, roadside motels, bed bugs can also show up in five-star hotels and resorts, and even in the cleanest of rooms.

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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.

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