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    The Real Reason Hotel Bedsheets Are Tucked So Tight

    by SharonKurheg March 18, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 18, 2026

    When you walk into a hotel room, the bed might look inviting. But when you go to get in, one thing becomes clear — those sheets are tucked in really …

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    Why Hotel Thermostat Hacks Aren’t Working Like They Used To

    by SharonKurheg February 23, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 23, 2026

    For years, travelers shared hotel thermostat hacks to wrestle control back from stubborn room temperatures. But those tricks are starting to fail—and it’s not because guests forgot how to use …

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    Why It’s Still Worth Calling Your Hotel After You Book Online

    by SharonKurheg February 9, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 9, 2026

    Most hotel reservations never require a phone call—but a few specific requests are still best handled by speaking to someone directly. While most hotel reservations can be handled entirely online, …

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    What Hotel Workers Wish You Knew About Their ‘Free Breakfast’

    by SharonKurheg January 26, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 26, 2026

    Different people have different reasons for where they decide to stay when traveling. It could be cost or distance to whatever they’ve traveled for. Maybe they have status or points …

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    How To Get A Hotel Room Upgrade 100% Of The Time

    by joeheg January 10, 2026
    by joeheg January 10, 2026

    Over the years, I’ve developed a system to get an upgraded room at hotels every time. It’s so easy that I’m hesitant to share it with you. But I figure …

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    Hotels Are Finally Catching On: Room Key Slots Aren’t Fooling Anyone

    by joeheg December 11, 2025
    by joeheg December 11, 2025

    It’s simple math: the less money a hotel spends, the more profit it makes. There’s no better cost-cutting measure for hotel owners than one that can double as a “green …

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    Why the ‘Door Close’ Button in Hotel Elevators Is Basically Fake

    by SharonKurheg November 30, 2025
    by SharonKurheg November 30, 2025

    It’s probably happened to you more often than you even know. You get in the elevator of your hotel (or an office building… or whatever), and there’s nobody else running …

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    Not Just Safety: Why Hotel Front Desks Don’t Say Your Room Number Out Loud

    by SharonKurheg October 31, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 31, 2025

    You’ve just gotten to your hotel and checked in. The clerk at the front desk has done everything right, and before you go on your way, they give you your …

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    Why Hotels’ Posted Maximum Room Rates Are So High

    by SharonKurheg October 11, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 11, 2025

    You’ve checked in to your hotel and your room is ready. Before you unpack (does your room have a dresser? If not, here’s why), you decide to get a lay …

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    How Hotel Room Assignments Differ Based on Hotel Size and Type

    by joeheg October 5, 2025
    by joeheg October 5, 2025

    I have to admit that I can be a bit of a nerd when it comes to certain topics (Note from Joe’s wife, Sharon: Yes. Yes, he can). That’s why …

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