Ordering dinner in your hotel room sounds like one of the easiest parts of traveling. You skip the crowded restaurant, relax in comfortable clothes, and have someone deliver a meal directly to your door. But room service comes with a few unwritten rules, and getting them wrong can mean paying unnecessary fees, creating problems for hotel staff, or even putting your health at risk.
From tipping confusion to leaving dirty dishes in the hallway, common hotel room service mistakes can turn an otherwise convenient experience into an awkward or expensive one. According to Travel + Leisure, tipping expectations vary depending on the hotel, location, and whether gratuity is already included in the bill. Before ordering your next late-night snack or breakfast in bed, here are nine mistakes worth avoiding.
