THE BIG THREE · HOW I CHOOSE A ROOM

Quiet is a room-by-room question.

A hotel can call itself peaceful and still put me next to a busy street. I ask where the room actually is and what I might hear at night.

Five things to check.

  1. Room position. Stay clear of elevators, service doors, ice machines and connecting rooms.
  2. What's outside. Ask which side faces traffic, the pool or a delivery area. A high floor can still be below a rooftop bar.
  3. The entry door. A gap underneath it can let hallway conversations into the room.
  4. The windows. On a busy street, they need to close and seal well; double glazing alone isn't enough.
  5. The first few minutes. Listen before unpacking. If you can hear the corridor or traffic, ask for another room.

About the quietness score.

Sleep & Quietness is scored out of 100 and contributes five points to the overall score. A 90 or above suggests a well-placed room should be quiet; the 80s mean room choice matters; below 80, the noise risk is harder to avoid. I consider the room positions and noise sources guests are most likely to encounter.

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