What Hotels Won't Tell You (But We Will)

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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at hotels? Well, we've got something juicy for you! Check out this video uncovering all the secrets hotels won't spill. From hidden fees to behind-the-scenes operations, you won't believe what goes down in your favorite vacation spots. Get ready for some eye-opening revelations that might just change the way you see hotels forever! So grab your popcorn and hit play for an inside look at the hospitality industry like never before.    Credit: WalkWithMeTim / YouTube Animation is created by Bright Side.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/   Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV   Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en   Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.

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00:00When we check in, the last thing we want to worry about is what's going on behind the scenes at the

00:06hotel. Like sneaky staff who know all about the guests' affairs, major security flaws inside

00:12rooms, and disgusting glasses that can make you sick. Literally. Not to mention the questionable

00:18privacy of your bathroom. Yep, someone else could be using your toilet.

00:24Today we're spilling all the dirty secrets of hotels. So sit back and relax. Or maybe don't.

00:31Never fully trust hotel room safes. Apparently, the staff knows this universal code that can

00:37open any safe in the building, so it's like they've got a master key to all your valuable

00:42stuff. The idea behind it is convenience. If you forget the code to your safe,

00:47employees can easily rescue your things. But can we trust them?

00:51A survey done in 2019 showed that 43% of housekeepers confessed to swiping guests'

00:56personal belongings at least once in their career. Surprisingly, jewelry is actually the least likely

01:03item to be taken, even if customers have already checked out. But cash and technology are the top

01:10temptations. If you want to keep your things safe during your stay, there's another option.

01:15You can put your cash in those safe deposit boxes at the front desk in the lobby.

01:19They're better protected from curious eyes and usually have cameras around.

01:24Plus, only a few members of the staff can access them.

01:29Even if you take all the care in the world of your safety, I gotta be honest here,

01:33hotel staff can get up close and personal with your stuff whenever they want.

01:37Many housekeepers have already confessed online that it's a pretty common practice to go through

01:42and use guests' belongings. Even your toilet is not that private.

01:47Housekeepers might sneak in for a quick pit stop, especially if the staff bathroom is far away.

01:53No, they're not allowed to do it, but hey, when nature calls, you gotta answer, right?

01:59Your bed isn't that private either. Housekeepers, like everyone else,

02:03have cell phones and like to have fun. So don't be naive. A photo of your super gross,

02:08dirty bed could easily end up in some group chat labeled,

02:12Nastiest Suites Ever. Also, if housekeepers are exhausted and have enough time,

02:17they might take a nap in one of the rooms. Again, they're not supposed to, but many do it anyway.

02:23Hotel employees are basically obliged to maintain secrecy. They can't reveal any

02:28info about guests, not even if it is the guest's wife or husband who's calling.

02:34Well, unless it's required by law. The staff don't really have any moral

02:39obligation here. I mean, hotels are businesses, not marriage counselors, right?

02:44If you leave behind something in your room after a rendezvous, don't wait for a call.

02:49Returning items left behind could accidentally spill the beans on a guest's affair,

02:53and no staff member wants to be responsible for causing an eventual breakup.

02:58Now, I'm wondering if hotels have a codename for cheaters. I mean, fancy resorts have a whole

03:04secret language going on. For example, greyout means there are sharks in the water close to the

03:10shore. Hoo-ha is the same as to go as fast as possible, and pig in the pen is used when a

03:16guest is stuck in the parking ramp. People also get nicknames. Cubs are new employees,

03:23and lobby lizard is your go-to guy during busy check-in and check-out times. And VIP 11 is

03:29royalty, literally. But trust me, you never ever want to be called a peach. Between us,

03:36this basically means you're a very difficult guest, and I'm being polite here.

03:41These codes can differ from hotel to hotel, state to state, and even between countries.

03:46Take Dubai for instance. At the Mudina Jumeirah Resort, they have one code called the 2010.

03:52It's like a kind reminder for the staff to give a nod or a glance when the guest is 20 steps away,

03:58and make eye contact or engage in a friendly chat when they're 10 steps away.

04:03These hidden codes are basically there so that guests can chill out and have a smooth stay

04:07without any worries. Now that you know this secret, just a heads up. If you ever hear an

04:13employee say code B on the radio, I'd recommend getting out of bed right away. That stands for

04:19bugs. It could be ants, roaches, bees, or the worst nightmare ever, bed bugs. Every year,

04:26more than 80% of hotels get invaded by these parasitic insects. These sneaky critters aren't

04:32picky about where they crash, from cheap motels to luxury suites. No place is safe.

04:39On average, hotels deal with about 7 bed bug infestations every 5 years. That's a whole lot

04:47of unwanted guests. But one thing we know about these bugs is that they're masters of hide and

04:54seek. They snug in cracks around the bed, headboard, or mattress seams, just waiting for

05:00you to sleep so they can feast on your blood. Waking up covered in itchy, painful bites is bad

05:06enough, but it gets worse. If you end up in a bug bed infested room, you might bring home more than

05:13just memories. These bugs can hitch a ride on your clothes or in your suitcase and set up camp in

05:20your home. The good news is that you can take simple precautions, like packing your clothes

05:25in zipper bags. Another idea is to use a hardshell suitcase since it's more difficult for bed bugs to

05:32attach to rigid materials than to fabric. Before you jump straight into a hotel bed,

05:38be on the lookout for any signs of bed bugs, like little dark spots on bed sheets or mattresses.

05:45Oh, and by the way, those spots are their excrement. Yuck!

05:51When you get back home, unpack your bags in the bathroom on bright surfaces. That way,

05:56you can quickly see if any creepy bugs have hitched a ride. Don't even think about using

06:02hotel glasses. I'm talking about the ones you can find inside your suite, probably next to the sink.

06:10Usually, dirty glasses in rooms are not replaced with clean ones, not even between guests.

06:16Keep in mind that housekeepers are really rushed for time. On a busy day, some of them clean around

06:2320 rooms. To save time, they often just use a towel or sponge to quickly wipe the glasses in

06:29the room before putting them back for the next guest. Wait, it gets even worse.

06:35A former hotel employee exposed a disturbing practice in his tell-all book, Heads in Beds.

06:43Staff also use heavy-duty cleaning products, like furniture polish, to wipe such glasses.

06:50That's why they might look shiny and all, but the problem is that your water might come with

06:55a side of chemicals. If you're not convinced yet and still want to use those glasses,

07:02just know that an undercover journalist caught a five-star hotel housekeeper using the same

07:08brush for both cups and the toilet. Come on, that's nasty! So, next time you stay in a hotel,

07:18just promise me you'll bring your reusable bottle with you, okay?

07:24That's it for today! So, hey, if you pacified your curiosity, then give the video a like and

07:29share it with your friends. Or, if you want more, just click on these videos and stay on the Bright Side!

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