The largest uses of water in hotels and lodging facilities are restrooms, laundry operations, landscaping, commercial kitchens, and heating and cooling.
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Total water consumption varies from hotel to hotel, but guest rooms often represent the highest water use. This is typically associated with toilets, showers, bathtubs, and lavatory faucets. Some hotels may include a kitchen in the room which will have additional water use.
The hotels soften the water to prevent hardness scales from forming which can limiting water flow, damage pipes, promote corrosion, leave deposits that have to be cleaned.
Be aware that soda fountain drinks at a hotel, restaurant or bar using clean, safe local water sources may still disagree with your stomach. Are you making a cup of coffee or tea in your hotel room? Use bottled water for that too. Another option is a filter you can take with you.
Finding a place to shower when you're away from home can be a challenge. If you've ever considered popping into a hotel just to use their facilities, you're not alone. The short answer is – yes, you generally can use a hotel's showers without booking a room. However, there are some important factors to consider first.