6. Smell the Room — Seriously
Your nose can tell you more than you think. If you walk into a room that smells like mildew, mold, cigarette smoke (in a non-smoking room), or strong cleaning chemicals, that’s a red flag.
A musty smell could mean hidden water damage or mold, both of which can affect your health, especially if you have allergies or respiratory issues.
If you detect strong bleach or disinfectant odors, it could indicate that the hotel is masking a problem rather than fixing it.
