This archive report was first published on 20 November 2019.
What Can You Take from Hotel Rooms? ¶
Staying in a hotel comes with its perks, but there are certain items that are off-limits. To help you navigate the do's and don'ts, we've put together a guide on what you can take from hotel rooms and what you should leave behind.
Published on November 20, 2019, at 2:30 PM.
What You Can Take from Hotel Rooms ¶
Hotels often throw away half-empty bottles of toiletries, so if you've used the little shampoos and conditioners, it's generally accepted that you can take them home. This is not only a money-saving move but also an environmentally friendly one.
Slippers are another item that's usually okay to take. If you've been wearing them all weekend, the hotel will have to throw them away anyway, so it's usually deemed acceptable for guests to take them home.
Laundry bags, pens, and notepads are also popular items that guests like to take with them. These are usually seen as little mementos of the hotel, and hotels won't mind if you do take them.
What You Can't Take from Hotel Rooms ¶
Bed linen and pillows are a no-go. If you take these, it costs the hotel a significant amount to replace, so it's likely that they will charge you if it's missing when your room is cleaned after you've left.
Towels are also frowned upon, and most hotels will charge you if yours go missing. Mugs and glasses are another item that's best left behind. Do you really want a mug that's been used by hundreds of strangers before you?
Dressing gowns are expensive to replace for the hotel, so you're likely to be charged if you take one. Batteries from the remote are also off-limits. Leave these in the remote, and if you need batteries, ask at reception as they might have some spare or they might be able to point you in the direction of a nearby shop.
Books, plants, and lightbulbs are also items that you should leave behind. If you love the look of the plant so much, just ask at reception what type it is, and head to your local plant market at home instead.
Tea bags and complimentary coffee can be a divisive one. Some argue that if you drink it, you won't be charged extra and therefore taking them home is no different. However, if you haven't used the tea or coffee, it may be worth leaving it behind.
