Hotels Why U.S. Hotel Rooms Still Have Phones — Even in the Smartphone Era by SharonKurheg February 7, 2026 by SharonKurheg February 7, 2026 With mobile apps handling everything from check-in to room keys, in-room phones feel outdated—but U.S. hotels keep them for safety, legal, and operational reasons. It’s the 21st century and people’s … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail