When booking a room at a hotel, different things matter to different people. For example, some people are all about the view. Others care about the size of the bed and the amenities that the room provides. Then, there are some who are just looking for some peace and quiet. If you fall into the last category, then here are some things you should consider when booking your next hotel room.
How To Select A Hotel Room With The Least Chance Of Noise
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When booking a hotel, some things are out of your control. You won't be able to control who your neighbors are, and you won't be able to control the weather. If there is some freak accident, or if the hotel is hosting a whole bunch of bachelorette parties that weekend. However, if limited noise is on your vacation agenda, there are some things you can do to try and book the quietest room.
The NY Post shares advice from experts, ranging from things like calling ahead to booking specific room numbers. So, let's dive into the expert advice, shall we? When speaking with Travel Noire, some travel experts expressed the importance of room numbers. They told the outlet that selecting rooms that end in 01 or 02 offers a higher guarantee of a quieter stay.
Why, you may be wondering? It is because typically those rooms are located "closest to the elevator, stairs, housekeeping, ice machines, and other service areas on each floor." Therefore, you may have one less noisy neighbor to contend with. Although I imagine people could be rowdy getting off the elevator, and I don't imagine the ice machine as quiet.
While that is good advice, the experts warn that it does not hold true for every hotel. That is mainly because the layout of each hotel is different. While rooms ending in 01 or 02 might be close to service areas in one hotel, they could be the furthest away from them in others. That is why there are several other tips to ensure you limit your noise when booking a hotel room.
More Expert Advice
If you don't want to rely on room number roulette, there are other options available to you. The experts suggest that one of the best ways to ensure you get a room with limited noise is to call ahead. When making your reservation, you can specify that you would like a room in the quietest section of the floor. Additionally,floors on higher levels tend to have less noise. That is mostly due to the fact that it is away from the hustle and bustle of the lobby.
If you are on floor 14, you are not going to hear people checking in and out or going to dinner in one of the restaurants. Finally, they share that you can even tour your room ahead of time to ensure that it is a location that suits your needs. So there you have it, if you wanted limited noise, keep these tips in mind the next time you book a hotel room.
