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Bags in the Bathroom First: The Fifteen-Minute Check I Run in Every Hotel Room Before I Unpack

November 4, 2026 by Alex Mercer
Bags in the Bathroom First: The Fifteen-Minute Check I Run in Every Hotel Room Before I Unpack

What to check in a hotel room before you unpack: a 15-minute routine for bed bugs, fire exits, door locks and better sleep, plus the small kit I carry.

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