The worst room in the hotel.

Many hotel rooms are unpleasant not because of poor amenities, but because they are located in noisy, inconvenient places, directly affecting sleep and the overall stay experience.

Guests may be annoyed and bothered by noise if they choose a room near the elevator or an internal "traffic" area where people are constantly coming and going. Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels .

When booking a hotel room, most travelers focus only on the star rating, room rate, window view, or included services. However, the specific location of the room within the building can significantly impact your comfort, sometimes more so than its size or design style.

Most concerning are rooms located near internal traffic areas – places with constant coming and going. According to Frommer’s , if given the choice of room, guests should prioritize rooms far from elevators, ice makers, and the housekeeping area, as these are major sources of noise that can disrupt sleep, especially for those with sleep difficulties.

Another type of "bad" comes from rooms located directly above the lobby, reception desk, or public areas . Guests might not hear clearly during the day, but late at night or early in the morning – when guests check in, check out, cars pick up and drop off, and people talk in the waiting area – the sound traveling through the floor/ceiling becomes bothersome.

Condé Nast Traveler once noted that if a room is directly above the lobby, the safer option is usually a higher floor to minimize the impact of noise from the area below.

Rooms near the hotel lobby are also prone to noise, affecting the quality of your stay. Photo: Cottonbro/Pexels.

If the hotel is in the city center, a "bad" room might also be a low-floor room facing a busy street . Traffic noise, horns, people walking around, and nighttime activities can quickly degrade the experience, especially if the windows aren't soundproof. Condé Nast Traveler recommends avoiding rooms facing busy streets or low-floor windows if safety and quiet are your top priorities.

To avoid unpleasant experiences, experts recommend asking the receptionist for a room plan before checking in. Once checked in, if you hear the elevator, doors slamming, or hallway noises clearly as soon as you enter, it's usually much easier to change rooms immediately than to endure the whole night before complaining.

Finally, experience from the online travel community also suggests that rooms at the end of the hallway are generally considered "safer" because they limit foot traffic, reduce noise, and provide more privacy for guests.

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