1 in 5 Aussies guilty of doing this when checking out of a hotel: 'Big no-no'
Checking out of a hotel is always the least exciting part of any trip.
But some travellers are pushing things a little too far in order to get a little bit of extra time before leaving their room.
It's one of a host of behaviours that Aussies don't really think are acceptable when staying at hotels, according to Wotif's Hotel Etiquette Guide.
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Sometimes you might want to spend a bit of extra time in a room. Supplied
In fact, new data released by the booking website said that 80 per cent of Aussie travellers believe checking out late without permission is a "big no-no".
And yet, 1 in 5 people admit they are guilty of doing it.
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The Wotif research commissioned in collaboration with OnePoll, provided a clear list of what counts as good and what counts as bad hotel etiquette.
Here are some more of the results:
Do
- Reserve lounge chairs - but keep it short: Majority of Aussies (60 per cent) are in agreement that pool chairs should not be reserved for more than 30 mins. Unlike, the cheeky 12 per cent who feel there is no such thing as too long.
- Wearing leisurewear on balconies: Aussies deem that swimmers, pyjamas and robes on the balcony are totally fine, but don't even think about going nude as only 4 per cent agree that's okay.
- Keep the shoes on in common areas: Most guests (58 per cent) say walking barefoot in the hotel common areas is unacceptable, so it's best to keep the footwear on.
- Take a little extra from the breakfast buffet: Over half of Aussies (59 per cent) admit that saving food for later is totally fine - especially Gen Z and Millennials who are the most likely to sneak a bite or two.
But deliberately checking out late is still frowned upon. Getty
Don't
- Cook with the hotel iron: Yes, 10 per cent have tried this, but we're yet to hear if the results are anything close to gourmet.
- Play music in common areas: Even though Aussies admit to doing this occasionally, it's a no with 51 per cent saying it is not okay to play music loudly in a common area
- Fake a special occasion for perks: While nearly a quarter (22 per cent) of Aussies have fibbed for freebies, most travellers feel that honesty is the best policy when it comes to special occasions.
