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hotel room It has been redesigned in a way that may catch some travelers off guard.
Across a variety of hotel brands, traditional hinged bathroom doors are being replaced with sliding panels, frosted glass, curtains, and in some cases, no separation at all between the bathroom and sleeping area. wall street journal.
Hoteliers point to rising construction, maintenance and energy costs as key drivers of this change, the magazine said.
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The changes are intended to simplify room layouts and reduce long-term costs, but many guests say they come at the cost of privacy.
Hotel rooms are increasingly featuring open or unconventional bathroom designs that blur the lines between bathroom and sleeping areas. (St. Petersburg)
Travelers are complaining on social media about the lack of privacy in hotel bathrooms.
On Reddit, users are sharing stories of hotel stays that feature bathrooms with no doors at all, partially enclosed spaces, sliding doors that don’t close completely, and frosted glass panels separating the toilet or shower from the rest of the room.
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Many commenters said that this layout makes shared stays uncomfortable, especially when traveling with a partner. family Or a friend cites concerns about being able to hear or see activity in the bathroom.
On social media, many people said they found this layout uncomfortable as it offered little privacy when sharing rooms. (St. Petersburg)
“I don’t want to see someone using the toilet and I want some privacy,” one commenter wrote.
Some travelers said bathroom layouts are not always clearly disclosed online, making it difficult to know what to expect until checking in.
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Travelers take special measures to avoid rooms without bathroom doors.
“I started call the hotel and asked if all the rooms had doors,” a Reddit user wrote.
Some travelers say they’re taking extra precautions, such as calling hotels in advance to see if the bathrooms have doors. (St. Petersburg)
Sadie Rowell, a digital marketer, started tracking hotel bathroom layouts after discovering rooms without traditional doors, according to her website. bring back door.
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Lowell creates an unofficial list of hotels based on bathroom design, distinguishing between those with traditional doors and those that use partial enclosures or no doors at all.
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While many travelers have complained, this design may work if you’re staying with a significant other or close friends, but that’s not always the case.
