Hotel Cleanliness: What to Look for When Choosing Accommodation

Category: Hotel Guides

Author: Godwin Samuel

Published Date: October 6, 2026

Last Updated Date: October 6, 2026

Quick Answer: What Should You Check for Hotel Cleanliness?

When choosing accommodation, do not judge cleanliness from hotel photographs or the lobby alone. Check the room smell, bathroom, running water, bed and bedding, floor, corners, frequently touched surfaces, towels and general room condition.

That is the approach I developed from my own hotel stays across Nigeria.

When I arrive at a hotel, I usually do not unpack immediately. I take a few minutes to look around the room and bathroom, check the water and pay attention to anything that could affect my comfort during the stay.

I am not conducting a professional sanitation inspection. I am doing something much more practical as a traveler:

I am checking whether the accommodation is clean, comfortable and suitable for the purpose of my trip.

That small distinction has changed the way I choose hotels.

Introduction

A hotel room can look excellent in photographs and still disappoint you when you arrive.

I learned this gradually through travelling and staying in different hotels.

Over time, I stopped judging accommodation only by the appearance of the reception, the quality of the furniture or how attractive the room looked online. I started paying attention to details that photographs cannot easily show: smell, bathroom condition, water, bedding, floors, corners, surfaces, ventilation and the general condition of the room.

One of my earliest hotel experiences helped shape this habit.

I stayed at Nickton Hotel in Bayelsa State for about three days. I chose it partly because it was close to home and affordable. There were several things I liked about the stay. In my experience, the environment was clean and peaceful, the electricity was good, the staff were friendly and caring, parking was useful, and check-in and check-out were smooth.

But everything was not perfect.

The water quality was below what I expected, there was a smell in the bathroom, the room was not particularly large, and there was no air conditioning, so I used a fan.

READ: Hotel Booking Mistakes Nigerian Travelers Should Avoid: Lessons From My Travel Experience

That experience taught me something I still remember when I enter hotel rooms today:

A hotel does not have to be completely bad for one cleanliness or comfort problem to affect your stay.

It also taught me not to judge accommodation from one feature.

Today, when I choose a hotel, I look at the whole experience.

What I Have Learned From Staying in Hotels

I have stayed in many hotels across Nigeria, and my approach to hotel selection has changed as my travel experience has increased.

I have learned that:

• A beautiful lobby does not automatically mean the room is clean.
• A neatly arranged bed does not tell you everything about the room.
• A hotel advertising water does not tell you what the water will be like when you arrive.
• A hotel photograph cannot show you the smell of a bathroom.
• A positive review from several years ago may not represent the hotel today.
• A negative review does not necessarily mean every room is currently the same.
• A high room rate does not automatically guarantee that every part of the accommodation will meet your expectations.
• A clean room can still have maintenance problems.
• A hotel can have good staff but a room that needs attention.
• The best way to make a decision is to combine available information with your own priorities.

This is why I do not have one single definition of a “clean hotel.”

Instead, I ask:

Does the accommodation appear properly cleaned and maintained, and is it suitable for the stay I am about to have?

My Hotel Cleanliness Inspection Method

One of the habits I developed through repeated hotel stays is to inspect before I settle in.

I do not need a complicated process.

I normally start with six things:

1. Smell
2. Bathroom
3. Water
4. Bed and bedding
5. Floor and surfaces
6. Overall condition

Then I consider whether anything I have noticed is serious enough to discuss with hotel staff.

My inspection is not a professional sanitation assessment.

I cannot determine from a short room inspection:

• How housekeeping cleaned the room before I arrived
• What cleaning products were used
• Whether a hotel follows a particular professional hygiene standard
• Whether hidden areas are completely free of contamination
• Whether another room in the same hotel has exactly the same condition

What I can do as a traveler is identify visible problems, unusual smells, bathroom issues, water problems, dirty surfaces, poor room condition and other things that could affect my comfort.

I think this distinction is important because travelers should not confuse a personal traveler’s inspection with a professional health or hygiene inspection.

1. Start With the Smell

The first thing I often notice when I enter a hotel room is the smell.

Before looking closely at anything, I can usually tell whether the room smells:

• Fresh
• Neutral
• Musty
• Damp
• Smoky
• Like strong cleaning chemicals
• Like food
• Like a bathroom or drain
• Generally unpleasant

Smell matters because photographs cannot show it.

A room may look beautiful online, but if you open the door and immediately notice an unpleasant smell, your perception of the room changes.

I also do not automatically assume that a strong air freshener means the room is clean.

I want to know what the room actually smells like.

If I notice something unusual, I try to identify where it is coming from.

For example:

Is it the bathroom?

Is it the bedding?

Is it the air conditioner?

Is there dampness somewhere?

Is the smell coming from outside the room?

Finding the source is more useful than simply covering the smell with perfume.

2. Inspect the Bathroom Carefully

The bathroom is one of the first places I inspect.

It is also one of the places travelers can easily overlook when they are tired after a long journey.

I check:

• Toilet
• Shower
• Sink
• Taps
• Shower head
• Bathroom floor
• Corners
• Drain
• Mirror
• Walls
• General smell
• Visible dirt
• Water flow

I am not looking for a bathroom that looks like a luxury showroom.

I am looking for obvious problems that could make my stay uncomfortable.

For example, a bathroom might have a clean sink but an unpleasant drain smell.

The floor might look acceptable from the doorway but have dirt around corners.

The shower may be present but have poor water flow.

These are different problems, and that is why I check the bathroom rather than simply assuming it is fine.

3. Check the Water

Water is one of my personal non-negotiables when choosing accommodation.

This is especially important to me when travelling because a hotel room can look excellent, but poor water can make the entire stay frustrating.

When I arrive, I want to know:

• Is water running?
• Does the shower work?
• Is the water flow reasonable?
• Does the water have an unusual smell?
• Does it look normal?
• Does the toilet flush properly?
• Is hot water available if it was specifically advertised?

I learned from experience not to treat the word “water” as enough information.

Instead of asking only:

“Do you have water?”

I prefer a more specific question:

“Does the room currently have running water, and is the shower working?”

If hot water matters to your trip, ask specifically about that too.

4. Look at the Bed and Bedding

A beautifully arranged bed can create a strong first impression.

But I do not stop there.

I look at:

• Bedsheets
• Pillowcases
• Blanket or duvet
• Mattress area
• Bed frame
• Headboard
• Space around the bed

I look for anything visibly dirty, stained, damp or unusual.

I also pay attention to smells.

If something concerns me, I do not automatically conclude that the entire hotel is unhygienic. I raise the issue with staff and ask them to check it.

READ: How to Choose a Hotel for a Business Trip in Nigeria: A Practical Guide From My Travel Experience

This is another lesson I have learned from hotel stays:

Observation is better than assumption.

5. Look Beyond the Middle of the Room

When someone enters a hotel room for the first time, their eyes naturally go toward the bed, television and main furniture.

That is understandable.

But some areas are easier to overlook.

I therefore pay attention to:

• Corners
• Floor edges
• Behind doors
• Around furniture
• Windowsills
• Curtains
• Wall surfaces
• Areas beside the bed
• Accessible areas under furniture

You do not need to dismantle the room.

The purpose is simply to identify obvious issues.

A few minutes of deliberate observation can tell you much more than a quick glance.

6. Check Frequently Touched Surfaces

I also look at surfaces that guests interact with regularly.

Depending on the room, these can include:

• Door handles
• Light switches
• Remote control
• Telephone
• Bedside table
• Desk
• Chair arms
• Wardrobe handles
• Bathroom taps

Again, I am not expecting laboratory conditions.

I am checking whether there is obvious dust, dirt, stickiness or anything that suggests the room needs additional attention.

If I find a problem, I report it.

7. Check Towels and Linen

Towels and linen are easy to overlook when you are tired.

I check their general appearance and condition.

Look for:

• Visible stains
• Unusual smell
• Dampness
• Excessive wear
• Whether enough towels were provided

If something does not look right, ask for a replacement.

There is no need to create an argument with staff.

A simple:

“Please, could I get another towel? This one doesn’t look clean enough to me.”

is often enough to communicate the problem.

8. Check Ventilation and the General Room Environment

Cleanliness and maintenance are not exactly the same thing, but they affect how a room feels.

I therefore pay attention to:

• Ventilation
• Air conditioning
• Fan
• Curtains
• Windows
• Dampness
• Furniture
• Lighting
• Walls
• General smell

A room may have been cleaned but still feel uncomfortable because of poor ventilation, dampness or maintenance problems.

This is why I avoid reducing the entire cleanliness question to:

“Was the floor swept?”

The actual guest experience is broader than that.

Cleanliness vs. Maintenance: They Are Not the Same

This is an important distinction.

Suppose you enter a hotel room and find a cracked wall.

That is primarily a maintenance issue.

If you find visible dust on a table, that is a cleanliness issue.

If the shower does not work, that is a maintenance issue.

If the bathroom has an unpleasant smell, the cause could be cleaning, drainage, ventilation or another maintenance problem.

If the water has an unusual appearance or smell, that is a water-quality concern that should be raised with the hotel rather than automatically attributed to housekeeping.

Understanding these differences helps travelers describe problems accurately.

Instead of telling hotel staff:

“This entire hotel is dirty.”

you can say:

“There is an unpleasant smell coming from the bathroom drain.”

That gives the hotel something specific to investigate.

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9. Look at Shared Areas Too

Your room is the most important area because that is where you will spend your private time.

But I also observe shared spaces.

Depending on the hotel, these may include:

• Reception
• Corridors
• Staircases
• Elevators
• Restaurant
• Lounge
• Public bathrooms
• Pool area
• Walkways
• Parking area

I am not conducting a complete property inspection.

I simply want to understand how the property is generally maintained.

If the entire environment appears neglected, I become more cautious.

But I also avoid making absolute conclusions based on one area.

How I Use Online Reviews

Online reviews can help me prepare before booking.

But I do not treat them as unquestionable facts.

I look for patterns.

For example, if several recent guests independently mention:

• Dirty bathrooms
• Bad smells
• Poor housekeeping
• Dirty bedding
• Insects
• Water problems

I pay attention.

But I also consider:

How recent are the reviews?

Are the complaints repeated?

Are they talking about the same type of room?

Has the hotel responded?

Are there also recent positive experiences?

A hotel can change.

Management can change.

Housekeeping staff can change.

Rooms can be renovated.

Facilities can deteriorate or improve.

That is why I use reviews as evidence to investigate, not as a substitute for judgment.

What Hotel Photos Cannot Tell You

Hotel photos are useful, but they have limitations.

A photograph can help me understand:

• Room layout
• Furniture
• Bathroom design
• Exterior
• General appearance
• Available facilities shown in the photograph

But a photograph cannot reliably tell me:

• What the room smells like
• Whether the bathroom currently smells
• Whether water is running
• Whether the Wi-Fi actually works
• Whether the room was cleaned today
• Whether the hotel is noisy
• How responsive the staff are
• Whether the photographed room is the exact room I will receive

That is why I never choose accommodation based entirely on photographs.

My 15-Minute Hotel Room Check

When I am travelling and have arrived at a hotel, I can perform a basic inspection without spending a long time.

Minute 1–2: Smell

Stand near the entrance and notice the general smell.

Minute 3–5: Bathroom

Check the toilet, shower, sink, floor, taps and drain.

Minute 6–8: Water

Turn on the shower or tap and check the flow.

Minute 9–11: Bed

Look at the bedding and the area around the bed.

Minute 12–13: Room surfaces

Look at the floor, corners, desk, bedside area and frequently touched surfaces.

Minute 14–15: Overall condition

Ask yourself:

Would I be comfortable spending the planned amount of time here?

If the answer is no because of a specific problem, speak to the hotel before unpacking completely.

This simple routine is not a scientific cleanliness test.

It is simply a practical travel habit that helps me identify obvious problems early.

What to Do When You Find a Cleanliness Problem

Finding a problem does not always mean you should immediately leave.

First, explain the problem.

For example:

“I noticed an unpleasant smell in the bathroom. Could someone please check it?”

Or:

“The bedding does not look clean to me. Could I please have it changed?”

Or:

“There is a problem with the water in the bathroom. Could someone check it?”

Give the hotel an opportunity to respond.

If the problem is significant and cannot reasonably be resolved, ask whether another room is available.

I have personally had situations where I needed to change rooms or raise concerns with hotel management.

That experience taught me that communication matters.

You do not have to accept every problem silently.

At the same time, you should not make accusations that you cannot substantiate.

Describe what you observed.

That is more useful.

What If the Hotel Gives You Another Room?

Do not assume the second room is automatically better.

Check it again.

The fact that a staff member moved you to another room does not mean you should stop paying attention.

I would repeat the most important checks:

• Smell
• Bathroom
• Water
• Bed
• Floor
• General condition

This may take a few minutes, but it can prevent you from discovering another problem later.

Hotel Cleanliness for Different Types of Travelers

Your priorities should depend partly on your trip.

If You Are Travelling Alone

I would pay particular attention to:

• Bathroom
• Bed
• Water
• Smell
• Electricity
• Wi-Fi
• General environment

If You Are Travelling With Family

Consider:

• Bathroom cleanliness
• Bedding
• Room size
• Water
• Food options
• General environment
• Space and comfort

If You Are Travelling for Business

Cleanliness remains important, but I would also check:

• Wi-Fi
• Electricity
• Workspace
• Air conditioning
• Noise
• Laundry options
• Location

A dirty or uncomfortable room can become particularly frustrating when you need to work from it.

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If You Are Staying for Several Days

Long stays make small problems more important.

I would pay closer attention to:

• Housekeeping
• Water
• Bathroom
• Laundry
• Ventilation
• Wi-Fi
• Electricity
• Room maintenance

A problem that is tolerable for one night can become irritating after a week.

Common Hotel Cleanliness Mistakes

1. Judging the Hotel From the Lobby

A beautiful reception does not guarantee that your particular room will meet your expectations.

2. Looking Only at the Bed

The bathroom and surrounding areas matter too.

3. Ignoring Smell

You cannot see smell in a photograph.

Pay attention when you enter.

4. Not Checking Water

Water is one of the first practical things I recommend checking.

5. Trusting Old Reviews

Hotel conditions can change.

Look for recent patterns.

6. Assuming High Price Means High Cleanliness

A higher price does not automatically guarantee a perfect stay.

7. Treating One Bad Review as Absolute Truth

Investigate patterns instead.

8. Staying Silent About Problems

If something is genuinely wrong, report it.

9. Unpacking Everything Before Checking the Room

If possible, inspect first.

10. Making Claims You Cannot Prove

If you notice a smell, say there is a smell.

Do not automatically accuse a hotel of violating health standards unless you have reliable evidence for that claim.

A Practical Hotel Comparison

Imagine I am travelling to another Nigerian city for three nights.

I find two hotels.

Hotel A has beautiful photographs and a more luxurious appearance.

Hotel B has simpler photographs, but several recent guests mention clean rooms, good water and responsive staff.

I would not automatically choose Hotel A.

I would compare the information that matters to my particular trip.

Factor	Hotel A	Hotel B
Online appearance	Excellent	Good
Recent cleanliness feedback	Mixed	Consistently positive
Bathroom feedback	Some concerns	Generally positive
Water	Need to verify	Need to verify
Staff response	Need to verify	Need to verify
Location	Suitable	Suitable
Price	Higher	Moderate
My confidence	Medium	Higher

This does not prove that Hotel B is cleaner.

It simply demonstrates how I would make a decision.

I combine:

what I can see + what recent guests report + what the hotel tells me + what matters to me.

That is a much stronger method than choosing purely from photographs.

READ: What Makes a Hotel Comfortable for a Long Stay? A Practical Guide From My Travel Experience

My Experience Has Changed How I Choose Hotels

When I was less experienced with travelling, I could be impressed easily by appearance.

Now I pay more attention to the things I actually need.

I ask myself:

• Is it clean?
• Is the bathroom acceptable?
• Is there water?
• Is the electricity suitable for my needs?
• Does the Wi-Fi work?
• Is the mobile network usable?
• Is the environment comfortable?
• Is the staff response good?
• Is the room suitable for my reason for travelling?
• Is the price reasonable for what I am getting?

This is one reason I believe value is more useful than luxury as a hotel-selection principle.

I do not automatically need the most expensive hotel.

I need accommodation that works for the trip I am taking.

What My Nickton Hotel Experience Taught Me

Looking back at my early stay at Nickton Hotel in Bayelsa State, I can see why it influenced the way I inspect hotels today.

I liked several things about the experience:

• The environment was peaceful in my experience.
• Electricity was good.
• Staff were friendly and caring.
• Parking was useful.
• There was a reassuring security presence.
• Check-in and check-out were smooth.

But I also remember the things that did not meet my expectations:

• The water quality was not what I expected.
• There was a bathroom smell.
• The room was not particularly large.
• There was no air conditioning, so I used a fan.

The important lesson was not that Nickton Hotel was “good” or “bad.”

My experience was more complicated than that.

There were things I liked and things I did not like.

That is how real hotel experiences often work.

This is also why I prefer giving readers the details behind an experience rather than simply assigning a hotel a label.

What I Can and Cannot Tell You About Hotel Cleanliness

This is important for transparency.

From my own experience, I can tell you:

• What I personally observed during a stay.
• What I personally liked or disliked.
• How I inspect a hotel room.
• What problems I have personally encountered.
• What questions I now ask before booking.
• What practical lessons I have learned.

I cannot honestly tell you without current verification:

• That a hotel is clean today.
• That every room in a hotel has the same condition.
• That a hotel always maintains the same housekeeping standard.
• That a hotel meets a particular professional sanitation certification.
• That there are never insects or maintenance problems.
• That current water quality or facilities are exactly as they were during my historical stay.

This distinction is important because experience is valuable, but experience has boundaries.

I would rather tell a reader what I actually know than fill gaps with assumptions.

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Hotel Cleanliness Checklist

Save this checklist before your next hotel stay.

Before Booking

• Read recent reviews.
• Look for repeated cleanliness complaints.
• Check recent guest comments about bathrooms.
• Ask about current water availability if important.
• Ask about housekeeping.
• Check whether the room type matches your needs.
• Verify important facilities directly where necessary.

After Arrival

• Check the smell.
• Inspect the bathroom.
• Check running water.
• Check the toilet.
• Inspect the shower.
• Look at the bedsheets and pillowcases.
• Check the floor.
• Look at corners.
• Check accessible surfaces.
• Check towels.
• Check ventilation.
• Check AC/fan.
• Observe the general room condition.

If Something Is Wrong

• Take note of the specific problem.
• Report it to hotel staff.
• Request housekeeping if appropriate.
• Ask whether another room is available.
• Recheck the replacement room.
• Review applicable booking/cancellation terms before demanding a refund.

Questions to Ask a Hotel Before Booking

Instead of asking:

“Is the hotel clean?”

ask questions that produce useful information.

You could ask:

“Are the rooms currently being serviced by housekeeping regularly?”

“Does the room currently have running water?”

“Does the bathroom shower work properly?”

“If I notice a problem with the room after arrival, can I request another room?”

“Is the room non-smoking?”

“Are there any current maintenance issues affecting the room?”

The questions should depend on what matters to your trip.

GreenLink’s Hotel Information Method

GreenLink.com.ng is an independent hotel discovery platform.

We do not own or operate the hotels featured on the platform.

The purpose of GreenLink is to help Nigerian travelers and visitors discover accommodation that matches their needs, preferences and budget.

When I write about a hotel from personal experience, I distinguish that experience from current hotel information.

For example:

“During my stay, I found the room clean.”

is different from:

“This hotel currently has clean rooms.”

The first is a personal historical observation.

The second is a current claim that would require current verification.

That distinction is part of how I want GreenLink to publish travel information.

Hotels change.

Staff change.

Management changes.

Rooms are renovated.

Facilities stop working.

Water conditions can change.

Prices change.

Policies change.

Therefore, a past personal experience should not be presented as a guarantee of what another traveler will experience today.

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How This Article Was Created

This article is based primarily on my personal travel and hotel experiences, including the way I inspect accommodation when I travel.

I have stayed in many hotels across Nigeria and have developed my own practical room-checking habits from those experiences.

The examples in this article are intended to explain how I approach hotel cleanliness as a traveler, not to present myself as a professional hotel sanitation inspector.

Where current hotel information is discussed, it should be verified before publication or updated when conditions change.

The purpose of the article is to help travelers make better accommodation decisions, not simply to attract search traffic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What should I check first when entering a hotel room?

I normally start with the smell, then check the bathroom, water, bed, floor, surfaces and general condition of the room.

2. How can I tell if a hotel room is clean?

Look for visible dirt, stains, unusual smells, bathroom problems, dirty bedding, dust, poor water conditions and other obvious issues. Do not rely only on photographs.

3. Should I inspect the bathroom before unpacking?

Yes. I recommend checking the bathroom early because it is one of the areas that can significantly affect your comfort.

4. Why is hotel water important when checking cleanliness?

Water affects the shower, toilet and bathroom experience. If water is important to your trip, check that it is running and that the facilities you need are functioning.

5. Can hotel photographs prove that a room is clean?

No. Photographs can show appearance, but they cannot reliably show smell, current housekeeping, water quality, noise or many maintenance conditions.

6. Should I trust online reviews about hotel cleanliness?

Use them as evidence rather than absolute truth. Look for repeated patterns in recent reviews and consider how current the comments are.

7. Does a higher hotel price mean better cleanliness?

Not necessarily. Price does not automatically guarantee that every aspect of a hotel will meet your expectations.

8. What should I do if my hotel room is dirty?

Describe the specific problem to hotel staff and request that it be corrected. If it cannot reasonably be resolved, ask about another room and check the terms of your booking.

9. What if the replacement room also has cleanliness problems?

Inspect it before settling in. If the second room has another serious problem, explain the issue to management and discuss the available options.

10. Should I check the bed for cleanliness?

Yes. Look at the bedding, pillowcases and accessible areas around the bed. If something concerns you, ask hotel staff to address it.

11. Is hotel cleanliness the same as hotel maintenance?

No. They overlap but are different. Dirt or stained bedding is primarily a cleanliness concern, while broken equipment or damaged fittings are maintenance concerns.

12. Can a traveler determine whether a hotel meets professional hygiene standards just by looking at a room?

No. A quick traveler inspection can identify visible problems and comfort concerns, but it is not a professional sanitation assessment.

13. How long should I spend checking a hotel room?

You do not need a long inspection. A deliberate five-to-fifteen-minute check can help you identify obvious problems before you unpack.

14. What is the most important part of hotel cleanliness?

There is no single answer for every traveler. For me, smell, bathroom, water, bedding and the general condition of the room are among the first things I check.

Final Thoughts

Hotel cleanliness is not something I judge from a photograph anymore.

I learned to look closer because travelling has taught me that the details often matter more than the first impression.

When I enter a hotel room today, I take a moment.

I notice the smell.

I check the bathroom.

I test the water.

I look at the bed.

I look at the floor and corners.

I check the room’s general condition.

And if something is wrong, I speak to the hotel.

That does not mean I expect every room to be perfect.

It means I want to know what I am getting before I settle in.

My experience at Nickton Hotel in Bayelsa was an early reminder of this. I had several positive things to say about the stay, but I also encountered water and bathroom issues that affected my experience.

That is why I prefer giving travelers the full picture rather than simply saying:

“This hotel is good.”

The better question is:

“Is this accommodation clean, comfortable and suitable for the trip I am taking?”

If you make that question part of your hotel-selection process, you are already making a more informed decision.

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About the Author

Godwin Samuel is a Nigerian travel publisher, traveler and founder of GreenLink.com.ng.

He began travelling with his mother at 16 and later began travelling independently at 18. His first major solo road trip took him from Bayelsa State to Imo State, an experience that strengthened his interest in observing places, people, accommodation and the practical realities of travelling around Nigeria.

Through his travels and hotel stays across Nigeria, Godwin focuses on practical travel information based on personal experience, observation and verification rather than assumptions.

GreenLink.com.ng is an independent hotel discovery and travel platform created to help Nigerian travelers and visitors discover accommodation and travel information based on their needs, preferences and budget.

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Editorial and Experience Disclosure

The personal experiences in this article are based on my own past travel and hotel experiences.

A historical experience is not a current inspection and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a hotel’s present cleanliness, facilities, service or condition.

Hotel conditions can change because of renovations, management changes, staffing, maintenance, housekeeping practices and other factors.

Where current hotel information is published on GreenLink, it should be verified against reliable current information before a traveler makes a booking.

GreenLink does not own or operate the hotels discussed on this website.

If GreenLink ever receives a complimentary, hosted or otherwise compensated stay or service for editorial purposes, that relationship should be disclosed clearly to readers rather than concealed.

The goal of GreenLink is to provide useful, honest and practical travel information that helps people make their own informed decisions.