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Maid services at hotels are an antiquated and strange concept
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God damnit, GAF.
Mistake
Member
Op, don't think of it as your problem, think of it as a problem with everyone else. Some people are slobs, you have no idea. I'm talkin tampon from a man's ass in the sink bad. When you clean something, it's much easier to do it regularly than let it sit there, because it saves time and effort. Most places also have a safe for anything you worry about
always crazy bacon
Banned
Housekeeping is part of what you are paying for when you book a hotel room. It's great and I've never had any problems with them. Ever. I go out, come back and my room is clean and tidy. laundry service is even better, fresh clean ironed clothes in the wardrobe whenever you want.
Oh my god, lol
I really enjoy having cleaning performed at a hotel. Don't have to worry about throwing food I don't want to save in the trash, always have toilet paper, bed nice and snug.
There have been times that I don't want service, and I just post the "Do not disturb" sign and don't worry about it.
Take it you're probably staying more than a couple nights and don't like that most hotels require service every few days. Just clean up after yourself and it shouldn't be that bad.
There have been times that I don't want service, and I just post the "Do not disturb" sign and don't worry about it.
Ah, stealth brag thread.
Take it you're probably staying more than a couple nights and don't like that most hotels require service every few days. Just clean up after yourself and it shouldn't be that bad.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
You're paying for it either way
How do you know it is from a mans ass?
secretanchitman
Member
What does this particular vernacular mean? If literal I assure you it's clean and washed per usual.
Glass Shark
Banned
I'm kinda with you. Generally I would be happy if they just didn't clean my room at all while I was there. But I know I'm not typical.
Which isn't what you said. You said you don't need them changed.
lucebuce12
Member
But who's gonna find the dead bodies then?
PdotMichael
Banned
This is sure a GAF thread.
Why don't I want to have a clean room?
Why don't I want to have a clean room?
The Jazz Cabbage Master
Member
😂
The price of the room is higher due to the services offered. People may use the mini-bar (needs to be refilled), use up the soap or toilet paper (needs to be refilled), accumulate trash, or order room service and leave things to be cleaned; they may even want laundry to be picked up. Why are you staying at a Marriott instead of some cheaper less-frills hotel? You really want to pay a high room price but be the one to take the trash and dirty towels to the basement?
Septimus Prime
Member
I own a small motel with a little less than 30 units that sustains very high occupancy seasonally. On any given day I would expect between 0 and 2 "Do Not Disturb" signs out. Almost everyone has maid service. About half of the people that don't want service would consider themselves eco-conscious and do not want to waste resources, the other half will typically ask for trash removal and towels, but mostly just want their privacy. I also see people stay for more than a week and have a set schedule they want their rooms cleaned (change sheets every other day, trash each day, bathroom every third, etc) and some will even request their rooms be cleaned while they are still in their room.
As an owner, you really do not want to see a room go too long without being cleaned. After more than 2 or 3 days, the level of deep cleaning and repair that is often required outweighs the benefit of saving employee time on a daily cleaning schedule.
On any given day my employees would be happy to see a "Do Not Disturb."
As a guest, I always leave my "Do Not Disturb" sign up from the moment I check in until the moment I check out. I will still leave the cleaning crew a good tip, even if I have received no cleaning services.
Also, almost no one ever asks for a discount when they decline cleaning. Like less than 1 in 1000 guests.
As an owner, you really do not want to see a room go too long without being cleaned. After more than 2 or 3 days, the level of deep cleaning and repair that is often required outweighs the benefit of saving employee time on a daily cleaning schedule.
On any given day my employees would be happy to see a "Do Not Disturb."
As a guest, I always leave my "Do Not Disturb" sign up from the moment I check in until the moment I check out. I will still leave the cleaning crew a good tip, even if I have received no cleaning services.
Also, almost no one ever asks for a discount when they decline cleaning. Like less than 1 in 1000 guests.
TetraGenesis
Member
☝️😎☝️ Found your solution right here, my dude
Do you just go ahead and give the discount if asked since the number is so small? And what kind of discount would.you be comfortable with? Like 10%?
I never use them when traveling alone. I just put the do not disturb sign up. Recently hotels have started offering bonuses for skipping out on maid service too
When traveling with other people I've learned that most people really like the maid service so I live with it. Not sure what is antiquated and strange about it
When traveling with other people I've learned that most people really like the maid service so I live with it. Not sure what is antiquated and strange about it
Mistake
Member
I worked at mc ds, mens room. You can expect those things if you know what public service is like. Fecie fingerpaint, dirty daipers put where they don't belong, a womans period equivalent to a murder scene, you know, the usual.
Megawarrior
Member
You don't wash your sheets or pillow cases regularly huh.
⚰ LMAO
You didn't answer the question
adamsappel
Member
I don't personally make my room very messy, but I prefer the system where everyone's room gets cleaned upon request. I would think messy people like someone else cleaning for them.
You're carrying a lot of tipping guilt. Maids make a standard wage. You only tip them when you check out, if you want. I'm an easy tipper, and I'll tip the maids at a smaller, family place, but not a corporate hotel.
Now, doormen and bellhops are a different story. I hate tipping them. Opening a door or pushing a luggage cart down a hall are things I'm quite capable of doing myself. I don't mind tipping a valet, though.
rocketskates
Member
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
it's basic maintenance, keeping the place clean for future guests. cmon son
The worst is the fancier hotels, where the Do Not Disturb marker hung on your door all day results in a paper slipped under your door and a message left on the rooms answering machine saying we need to clean this room tomorrow.
I'm only staying in your hotel 3 days, I don't need a maid at all, please leave me alone
I'm only staying in your hotel 3 days, I don't need a maid at all, please leave me alone
Mistake
Member
I said the mens room. If it's a hotel, call it a 50/50 if it makes you feel better
yanipheonu
Member
Remember kids, being able to have someone else clean the room while you're away is too old fashioned.
All the cool kids stay in their hotel room and clean it while they're away on vacation.
All the cool kids stay in their hotel room and clean it while they're away on vacation.
TheBryanJZX90
Member
Hypothetically, who has wasted their time more?
1. Someone who posts in this thread without reading the OP
2. Someone who reads your entire OP where you bring up a trifling problem and then immediately show that you already know the perfect solution to that problem, thus making the entire thread pointless?
finowns
Member
Why is it 'antiquated' or 'strange'? Having a maid clean up after you is very convenient even in these modern times.
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We are on the same wavelength.
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We are on the same wavelength.
Yes, I do usually give the discount. As for a dollar amount, I usually go for 10% but have gone higher at times.
MsKrisp
Member
I'll skip it if I'm still in the room, but if I'm out I'll let them clean. It's annoying to ask for towels and those trash cans fill up quickly.
And beach stays? Gotta let them vacuum everyday.
Just put the tag up if you find it awkward. It's not a big deal. They're usually friendly and nice.
And beach stays? Gotta let them vacuum everyday.
Just put the tag up if you find it awkward. It's not a big deal. They're usually friendly and nice.
pillowtalk
Member
They can clean the room after I leave. IDGAF at that point.
Edit: I'm not staying at a hotel for a month tho
I only have a room cleaned every few days, mostly to reduce waste but also for privacy. It does feel weird to me people can go through my crap but then I realize that it doesnt matter nor do I have anything interesting. I use to spend 3 to 4 months a year traveling, normally 1-2 weeks at a time.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
jesus christ, how often do you change bedsheets at home?
CaviarMeths
Member
Uh I work in a hotel and can tell you that your view is very atypical. Most people who stay in a hotel for more than one night want their room cleaned. If they're staying 4+ days, virtually everyone wants their room cleaned at least once.
No, the concept is not antiquated at all.
No, the concept is not antiquated at all.
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thepotatoman
Unconfirmed Member
I'm with the OP. I like my room to be left alone until I leave.
But can't you decline it if you want to? I honestly never thought to do that before. I guess most people do like it, so it could be a bit of conflict if you're not staying alone.
But can't you decline it if you want to? I honestly never thought to do that before. I guess most people do like it, so it could be a bit of conflict if you're not staying alone.
NeoGold123
Member
Having worked in hotels, all I had to read is the "I'm a platinum elite member" to fully understand this complaint. Of course.
always crazy bacon
Banned
You can, hang the Do Not Disturb sign on the outside of the door.
Hazelhurst
Member
I think it's a great service every few days, if staying for more than a few days. It's nice a feeling coming back to a clean room.