Why are hotel rooms so stuffy?

Stuffiness is partly due to the sensation of less fresh air to breathe. Rooms are enclosed spaces with aging materials, that accumulate dust and moisture causing mustiness. So over time, they will accumulate scents that will make you feel they are stuffy even if they are aired out.



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Hotel rooms are full of allergens, such as mold, dust mites, and animal dander that can cause allergic rhinitis and trigger asthma. Hotel rooms can also contain irritants such as cigarette smoke or chemical fumes from cleaners or carpeting that can make allergy symptoms worse.

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Stuffy rooms are sleepy-time kryptonite. Once you've set your bags down, get the air moving in your room. Fling open your windows or switch on the fan. When you get closer to bedtime, switch on the air-conditioning and turn down the temps to something between 60 to 67 degrees.

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You can place wet towels to dry around your hotel room, and the water will slowly evaporate from the towels to create humidity. If you're looking for a faster fix, placing a wet towel on an ironing board is a great way to quickly increase humidity too.

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Humidify your hotel room— The air-conditioning or heating in your hotel room may aggravate a sore throat. Either carry a travel-sized humidifier or sit for several minutes in a steamy bathroom for symptomatic relief.

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Prioritize good indoor air quality – Indoor air pollutants lead to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) and can aggravate allergy symptoms. These pollutants may include pollen, dust, cigarette smoke and pet dander.

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House dust mites The warm and humid environment of the average hotel room, combined with a regular supply of dead skin cells from previous guests, creates the perfect conditions for these tiny creatures to thrive and breed. You'll find them in pillows, mattresses, duvets and cushions.

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