Why Some Hotel Guests Store Their Luggage in the Bathtub

Another solid, practical reason guests use the tub is to guard against water damage. While hotel rooms usually look clean and dry, unexpected water problems can happen more often than people realize. If your bag is on the carpet and a leak occurs, your belongings can get ruined.

Examples of water issues include:

• A leaking air conditioning unit located near a window.
• A surprise fire sprinkler malfunction or accident.
• An overflow from the sink or tub in the room right above yours.
• Water or rain seeping in through a poorly sealed window.

Guests who have ever experienced soaked and damaged luggage are almost always extra careful afterward. The bathtub, which is literally designed to hold and contain water, becomes the safest and most protective spot in the whole room for temporary storage.

General Cleanliness and Hygiene

Some guests are concerned less about pests and more about general cleanliness. Items like carpets, chairs, and luggage racks are not always cleaned or sanitized very deeply between every guest’s stay.Continue reading…