"When you first enter your hotel room, start with safety," says Afi Anifrani, executive housekeeper at Thompson Savannah. "Make sure the door closes and locks securely, and if you plan to use the safe, check that it's functioning properly." Mary D'Argenis-Fernandez, founder and CEO of MDA Hospitality, also recommends verifying if any adjoining doors are locked. "If the peephole has a cover, ensure it is fully closed," she says.
"Having worked in hotels, the first thing I fling off to a far corner of the room are decorative pillows and any decorative runner that goes along the foot of the bed. These never get washed."
