Which floor is better in a hotel?

If you value privacy, a higher floor may be the best option since it's less likely to be disturbed by foot traffic or outside noise. If you are traveling with children, staying on the ground floor can be more convenient, especially if you need to get in and out of the hotel quickly.



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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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The choice ultimately depends on your personal preferences and needs. If you prioritize views, privacy, and quiet, the top floors may be your best bet. If you prefer quick access to the lobby and lower prices, the bottom floors may be the way to go.

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Floors three through six are generally the safest floors to stay on in cities with modernized fire fighting equipment, or floors three to four in destinations without. These levels are the sweet spot of being in a good position to evacuate quickly, without being easily accessible from the outside.

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The most luxurious accommodation in a hotel is often called the presidential suite or royal suite.

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A quick online search of hotel reviews may reveal the problem rooms in a hotel. If you're working with a travel adviser, make sure you give that person your room preferences. Call ahead and ask for a better room. Either you or your travel adviser should consider phoning ahead to request a specific room.

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Why Hotels Skip the 13th Floor. As to not alienate guests with triskaidekaphobia, or the fear of the number 13, many hotel contractors just leave out the floor altogether.

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Some of the quietest locations in a hotel are midway down a hallway. That's usually away from centralized elevators, and stairways at the end of the hall. In larger hotels, try a room on an upper floor to minimize noise from meeting rooms, restaurants, and the street.

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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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Rooms on higher floors generally offer better views of the surrounding area and provide a more scenic experience.

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In general, it is quieter & has better view. Sometimes, Hotel nears market (esp. night market), Main Street or highways. It will be more noisy particularly to light sleeper.

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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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  • 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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Here's the general formula I stick to:
  1. Find out the name of the person who makes the upgrade decisions. ...
  2. Address your email according to the hotel you're staying at. ...
  3. Tell them why you've chosen them specifically. ...
  4. Add some humour! ...
  5. Check the hotel's availability. ...
  6. End on a high. ...
  7. Tag the hotel on social media.


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