Hotel staff strongly warn of the biggest red flags to look out for when checking in

Hotel managers have made clear the various warning signs to look out for when checking in. They are a clear signal that you should not spend money on a room.

JJ Jones is assistant manager of the Hilton Garden Inn in Uptown Albuquerque and Santiago Leon is manager of the upscale The Robey hotel in Chicago.

The two hotel industry professionals have more than eight years of experience and can immediately recognize a five-star stay.

The experts are now sharing their warning signs with guests in an effort to motivate more people to spend their money on worthwhile travel.

While I was talking to InsiderJJ and Santiago showed how the parking lot, the lobby and other small details can tell you everything you need to know about a hotel.

Hotel managers have raised the red flags to look out for when checking into a hotel, which are a clear signal that you shouldn’t spend your money (stock image)

JJ first commented that you should check out the parking lot. If it’s empty, you might want to pick another spot.

“The driveway or parking lot tells you if the hotel is busy. If you don’t see the parking lot full or see a lot of other people checking in, it might not be the right place to stay,” he told the outlet.

In addition to an empty parking lot, the lack of luggage carts is also a warning sign, says JJ.

He explained that this is a sign that the service is not as friendly or attentive as you would like.

“In the hospitality world, you welcome guests into your home and treat them like family. That includes taking their luggage to their room if they need assistance,” he added.

And luggage carts aren’t the only thing to look for when checking in. Santiago said light bulbs can also tell you everything about a hotel.

A simple but clear warning sign is when the lights in the common areas are not working.

“As small as it sounds, I think it says a lot about how well the hotel is maintained, the budget, the management and the attention to detail,” he told the outlet.

Now, the experts are sharing their warning signs with guests in an effort to help more people spend their money on worthwhile stays (stock image)

In addition to burned-out light bulbs, professionals advise paying close attention to the entrances.

The hotel managers said that if you saw dust on the railings and tables, you should stay away.

If the staff does not ask for a copy of your ID at check-in, this can be a major security issue and you should immediately choose another hotel.

In addition, according to the professionals, the staff must respond quickly to your messages, even before you arrive at the hotel.

Finally, the hotel professionals said that the way the bed is made can even reveal what kind of hospitality you will receive

JJ told the outlet, “How the bed is made can be a big red flag. If they’ve made the bed sloppily with tired-looking pillows and loose sheets, that’s a sign that the housekeeper didn’t clean the room to the best of their ability.”

He also said that the sheets needed to be tucked in.