Why is my hotel room making me sick?

The air quality is poor The lack of ventilation is a breeding ground for bacteria, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. As a result, you may experience coughing, wheezing, watery eyes, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, and upper respiratory congestion.



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Poorly maintained air conditioning systems can carry dust, pollen, bacteria and mould, which when circulated into your hotel room, may impact guests with asthma, allergies or aggravate existing conditions.

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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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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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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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According to studies, some of the dirtiest places in a hotel room include :
  • the TV remote control.
  • the bathroom.
  • the light switches.
  • the door handles.
  • carpets and hotel furniture.


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Check with your concierge. Many hotels, particularly those that cater to foreign travelers, offer resources to help sick guests. They can help you find a nearby clinic or offer first aid for injuries. Most hotels have gift shops where you can purchase over-the-counter meds to help relieve your symptoms.

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7 things to avoid touching in a hotel room
  • Drinking glasses near the sink. ...
  • Coffee machine. ...
  • Bedspread. ...
  • Pillowcases. ...
  • TV remote and bedside lamp switches. ...
  • Phone. ...
  • What is safe to touch? ...
  • Hygiene tips for hotel guests.


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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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Here are some other places you can turn to for health care while you're traveling.
  1. #1: Nurse hotline. Calling a nurse hotline is a great first step. ...
  2. #2: Virtual care and telehealth. You can't learn the cause of your sickness or get medicine from a nurse hotline. ...
  3. #3: Retail health clinic. ...
  4. #4: Urgent care center.


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The best floors in a hotel to stay in for safety and convenience are the second, third, and fourth floors. They are high enough in the building to avoid most burglaries but not too high in case of a fire. They are also more convenient than higher floors for entering and leaving the hotel.

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For the sleeping area, check the underside of the pillows to see if they've simply been flipped, and inspect the sheets properly – any remaining wrinkles are a sign they have not been cleaned, and any brown 'spots' could be bed bugs – which is incredibly serious, and you should leave immediately.

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