Ensuring a Safe Hotel Stay During the Pandemic

by | Sep 1, 2020 | Andrew Lombara, Blog, hotels, Travel, Travel Tips

Ensuring A Safe Hotel Stay During The Pandemic Andrew Lombara

Social distancing has been touted as the best thing we can do to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases. So, staying in a building with hundreds of people might not seem like the best thing to do for most of us. This, however, may not be possible for those who often travel for business. They need to stay in a hotel; there’s no really going around that obstacle. So, what can you do to ensure that you have a safe stay? The following includes some of the best ways to ensure a safe hotel stay during the pandemic.

Research Hotel COVID-19 Procedures

Because of the pandemic, the CDC has outlined a series of procedures that hotels need to follow to keep their guests safe. This has led hotels to post messages on their website about how they follow these guidelines and how often. So, before booking your next stay, you must research your hotel’s website to ensure that they are following these guidelines. In addition, you should also keep an eye out for these types of cleaning when you arrive.

Book Online

You are going to need to check-in at the front counter; there’s no going around that. What you can control is the duration that you stay there around people. Lobbies, especially during check-in time, can be filled with a ton of guests. To reduce the amount of time in the lobby, it is recommended to book online. You simply walk in, sign a few documents, and go on your way.

Wipe Down Frequently Touched Surfaces

Hotel staff are working overtime on each room to ensure that frequently touched surfaces are properly cleaned. However, you can never be too careful. When you step into your room, keep your mask on and begin to look for these surfaces. Some of these include the remove control, night table, and most things within the bathroom.

Avoid the Amenities

That refreshing pool and amazing gym can look tempting, but this is not the time to risk using the hotel amenities. Instead, ask your hotel concierge to recommend a safe park where you can get some exercise. This will allow you to practice social distancing as well as keep yourself and others safe.