What not to take from a hotel?

What You Cannot Take From a Hotel Room. Guests often take towels, irons, hairdryers, pillows, and blankets, according to the housekeeping department at Hilton Kingston. Cable boxes, clock radios, paintings, ashtrays, light bulbs, TV remote controls—even the Bible—are commonly stolen as well.



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A guest room should feel like a home away from home. If the guest enjoys something enough to want to take it home with them, they are welcome to do so, but at a charge.

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What about the things you shouldn't take from hotel rooms? According to Erdem, essentially everything else falls onto the do not take list. Linens, such as towels, sheets, and pillowcases, are some of the big no-nos.

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The penalties for stealing hotel property can be quite severe. Depending on the jurisdiction and the value of the stolen item, you could face hefty fines, probation, or even jail time. The consequences can vary, but they are not something to take lightly.

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9 Things That You Can Take From Your Hotel Room
  • Sewing kit. Not always spotted, but usually hidden away in a drawer somewhere, is a small envelope or box containing the essentials for a wardrobe emergency. ...
  • Amenities. ...
  • Notebook and pen. ...
  • Shoeshine sponge. ...
  • Laundry bag. ...
  • Tea and coffee. ...
  • Slippers. ...
  • Bottled water.


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Some accommodation providers have tried to prevent possible mischief by removing 420 as a room number entirely. Over the years other hotel guests have noticed other attempts by hotels to circumvent the enthusiasm of stoners for the number 420.

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Toiletries, such as bar soap, shampoo, and disposable slippers, are okay to take, Mehmet Erdem, an associate professor of hotel operations and technology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, says.

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We're not recommending you actually steal from a hotel, mind you. Another member of hotel management, named Baijnath Pandey, said: “There's hardly any way the hotels can find out if a guest has packed a towel or some small pillow, however, as a deterrent measure, hotels have their logo or name weaved in the towel.”

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But beware of stealing sheets, artwork, electronics, or those incredibly comfy robes. While you probably won't get arrested, it's likely that the hotel will charge you for the item. Some will even put you on a “no stay” list, which will prevent you from booking a room there again.

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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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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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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.

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Somewhere close to the shoeshine sponge is usually a laundry bag, often plastic, sometimes fabric. The laundry bag might not be something you would think to take, but it can be useful.

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Hotel etiquette is the set of rules to stay at a hotel. It includes the proper way to book, check-in, check out, and the appropriate behavior. As a guest, know hotel etiquette rules to avoid any embarrassment. As a host, hotel etiquette helps you manage your guests' expectations.

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It is illegal in the United States to have undisclosed cameras in vacation rental homes or hotels. It's also against the policies of every major hotel and vacation home company to have cameras (hidden or visible) in private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms.

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In fact, most hotels do not use any type of camera surveillance in their guestrooms or other private spaces. If you are concerned about your privacy while staying at a hotel, be sure to ask the front desk staff if there are any cameras present before booking your room.

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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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Your hotel guests will wear their bathrobes for several purposes. Whether visitors use their bathrobes to lounge in their rooms or after a swim at the hotel pool, each one of your hotel bathrobes will have to be washed regularly to meet the high standards of the hospitality industry.

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Glassware, linen and the TV remote Typically, they don't get cleaned between guests and become a breeding ground for bacteria. Use the pillows from the closet; they're more likely to be freshly washed than the ones on the bed.

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Most simply put: hotels aren't graded on their toothpaste selections so most won't include them. However, hotel-ratings firms like AAA don't grade hotels on their toothpaste selection because most hotels don't include them. So it's a bit like, which came first: the chicken or his appalling oral hygiene?

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But it doesn't stop there – the number 13 itself is considered unlucky which is why it is rare to spot a restaurant that has a table #13, a hospital with a room or bed bearing the number 13, a hotel with a 13th floor or a room number 13. How does this superstition affect hotels? Here's the thing.

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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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