If you travel often, or even have a special trip coming up, you'll probably book a hotel room. Despite the benefits of staying in a hotel, there are also some things you should know beforehand that will save you money and save your health.

1. Don't pay cancellation fees



Do you suddenly need to cancel your booking, but don't want to pay the fee? Call and ask to move your stay to a couple of weeks (or more) later. Then call the next day and cancel for free.

2. Want clean beds? Ask.




The sheets are replaced every day, yes, but blankets only get washed once a week, and bed covers get cleaned once a month (or longer). So if you want it all to be clean, ask for the in advance.

3. Watch out for water glasses




You really should wash your glass before you drink from it.

4. An early check-in is a risk



There's a reason check-in is at a certain time. Asking to check in earlier can result in a room that may not have been thoroughly cleaned after the last guest checked out.

5. Trust the concierge



They may get some money for sending people to certain places, but they won't risk their reputation by sending people to a bad place.

6. How to get free movies



Make sure not to mention it until check-out.

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