10 Surprising Things Hotel Staff Notice About Guests When They Check In

Working in the hotel industry can be interesting. According to express.co.uk, there are a lot of things that hotel staff members know about the guests that they encounter, which probably isn’t something the public is comfortable with.

There are some people who take some small things from the hotels that they stay at, and they might think staff members don’t have a clue about it, but that could not be further from the truth. They actually do know when things like that happen.

There are also a number of other things they know as well. Staff members can easily find out a number of things about the guests at their hotels, and they become aware of some of those things the minute guests check-in.

10 Hotel Staff Members Can Tell When Someone Is Not A Seasoned Traveler

Some of the people who travel do it a lot, so they know what to expect. It's pretty easy to spot a frequent traveler since they know the ins and outs of the whole process. But according to reddit.com, hotel staff can also tell when someone is new to traveling.

9 They'll Likely Notice A Bad Attitude Right Away

It is easy to spot a person with a nice attitude, but it is also just as easy to spot one who has a terrible attitude. According to reddit.com, hotel staff members can tell right away whether or not someone is going to be a fun person to work with.

8 They Can Tell Whether Or Not A Guest Is Likely To Keep The Room Clean

There are many ways in which hotel staff members can tell how a persons' room will be when they leave it after their stay. According to reddit.com, if a guest is with lots of other people, their room might be a mess. That's also true for people with pets or kids.

7 Those Who Are There When People Check-In Probably Know If They're Doing Something A Bit Sneaky

Some people are known for doing sneaky things at hotels, and the truth is that the staff members can usually tell what is up with them right away. According to independent.co.uk, they don't really do anything about it. They do not really care that much about a persons' personal life.

6 Staff Members Can Tell Who Is The Decision-Maker Between Two Married People

According to independent.co.uk, when staff members at a hotel encounter a married couple, they can spot the one who makes the decisions quickly. But that's probably not hard since that person is likely the one who they are dealing with when the couple arrives to check in to their room.

5 Paying With Cash Is A Red Flag To Them

According to time.com, there are numerous things that tip a hotel employees off about something serious that might be going on. One of those things is when a person pays for their room with cash. That's an even bigger deal if a credit card was used to book that room.

4 Some Might Be Concerned If There Is A Big Age Difference Between Multiple Guests That Arrive Together

One might not think that seeing multiple people who are not the same age check-in together at a hotel can tip an employee off about something being wrong, but that is not the case. According to time.com, that is actually something that makes them suspicious when they see it.

3 They'll Know Something Is Up If One Of The Guests Speaks A Different Language Than Someone They're With

Another thing that sends up a red flag for those who are employed at hotels is whether or not a guest speaks a different language than the person they arrived with. According to time.com, this is something that they consider to be quite serious. This can indicate something is wrong.

2 Those Who Don't Bring A Lot Of Luggage Might Send Off Red Flags

When people travel, they bring at least a few suitcases with them. After all, there are some things people need to take with them on their trips. So when employees don't see luggage (or there's very little luggage), they might become suspicious that something serious is happening, according to time.com.

1 Poor Hygiene Can Be A Sign That Something Is Not Right

If multiple people check-in at a hotel and one of them looks dirty, then that can cause employees to be very concerned. According to skift.com, some other things that can give away serious issues to hotel employees are if one of multiple people checking in looks tired, or nervous.

References: Express, Reddit

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