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What Are the Germiest Surfaces in Hotel Rooms? You May Be Surprised

Shauna Wright — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:44:14 +0000

You’ve probably seen those reports about how germy hotel beds can be. But a new study shows something else in a room is likely to be far more contaminated. Researchers from the University of Houston discovered television remote controls and bedside lamp switches are the germiest surfaces in hotel rooms and contain the highest levels [...]

Do You Steal from Hotel Rooms? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:04:11 +0000

While that bathrobe hanging in your hotel room closet may look inviting, you aren’t actually supposed to take it, or anything from the room that you didn’t bring in besides the complimentary toiletries. However, a new survey from Living Social has found that 39 percent of all travelers admit to snagging something else from a hotel that they’ve stayed at.

Alex Trebek Chases Down Would-Be Burglar

Steve Tanko — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:50:14 +0000

He might be sporting crutches, but Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has the satisfaction knowing that he thwarted a would-be burglar in his hotel room.
The 71-year-old game show host says he and his wife were sleeping when the burglar entered his San Francisco hotel room and made off with cash, a bracelet and other valuables

End Of An Era As The Last Rat Pack Hotel In Las Vegas Closes

Steve Tanko — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:35:36 +0000

Blame the economy. Blame the new owners. Blame the passage of time. Whatever the reasons, another chapter closes on the Las Vegas Strip as The Sahara – the “last of the original Rat Pack” casino-hotels shuts down this week. Opened in 1952, the Sahara hosted everyone from Elvis Presley and Jerry Lewis to Frank Sinatra [...]

Traveling? Don't Stay Here

Rayman — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:29:32 +0000

It was 1 a.m. and I'd driven ten hours or so and was dog tired. Looking for a motel at one in the morning can be a challenge, so imagine my surprise when I saw a flashing "Motel" sign ahead. As I drove in, I noticed how cheap the advertised rooms were. . I checked in, and had a great nights sleep. When I awoke, I found out why the rooms were so reasonable. The motel was located on a Pig Farm. The smell was terrible!

We've all had hotel/motel rooms that were less than expected. Check the list so you don't have a bad experience.