22 Free Things You Can Take from a Hotel Room

Hey, it's the source of those 18 little bottles of shampoo and bars of soap in the bottom drawer of the bath

room

cabinet! Yes, I'm talking about

hotel

s and everything we like to get out of them, even if we don't use them! But be careful, sticky fingers: technically, you can only

take

certain

things

! Let's start with what you've been bringing home for years... 1. Soap and lotion It's probably the only thing you can find in any

hotel

, regardless of the price. That bar of soap is there for you and only you. The next person who stays in your

room

will obviously get a new one.

The same goes for hand lotions or creams. They are nice for the dry air on the plane ride home! 2. Shampoo and conditioner If these items have the hotel logo, they actually want you to wear them! It is a sneaky way for a hotel to promote itself because many people

take

them home to put them in the guest rooms or give them to their friends. 3. Toothpaste and mouthwash Feel

free

to take your Barbie-sized toothpaste and mouthwash with you when you check out. Some hotels also offer travel-sized toothbrushes for guests, probably because it's the one thing we often forget to pack!

And forget about the guest bedroom: these minis are useful for your carry-on. Or, you know, when you're late for work and realize you forgot to brush your teeth... 4. Shaving cream and razors Hey, if the hotel kindly left you some shaving, please accept the gift, even if you packed. your own! But if you're about to take a flight home, check your airline's regulations on using sprays or razor blades in your carry-on luggage. Free stuff is great and all, but you don't want to get an extra pat-down at security! 5. Deodorant Was that stuff in your armpits? Yes, please take it with you...

Even if it doesn't, the deodorant is yours! Ok, enough of the toiletries, let's get to the good stuff!... 6. Sewing Kit This is a real lifesaver for frequent travelers. But it can be difficult to find a small sewing kit that doesn't take up a lot of space in your bag. Don't miss the opportunity to take these little ones from the hotels! 7. Shoe Shine Kit These kits usually include black shoe polish, a shoe shine cloth, and a shoe shine brush. Not many hotels have this item in the rooms, but you can ask for it at the front desk and keep it forever. 8.

Shower Cap Seasoned travelers know a cool trick for your next trip: While packing your

things

, simply place your shoes in a shower cap to ensure that dust or dirt from the soles of your shoes doesn't stain your clothes. . That's smart! 9. Plastic bags Like a shower cap, they can be useful for organizing things in your luggage. For example, if you don't want to mix your clean clothes with your dirty ones, then throw your dirty clothes in the plastic bags that most hotels offer. You can also use them to protect your clothes from bottles in your suitcase. 10. Hairbrush or comb Yes, it's yours.

But you shouldn't bring any other hair tools you find in a hotel room, such as a hair dryer or hair straightener. I'm sorry! 11. Stationery Have you ever noticed that when you need to write something, you can't find a pen anywhere? Every time! That's why most hotels provide you with pens, pencils, and notebooks. They won't care if you keep them. Once again, they want you to swipe the office supplies; They've plastered their logo everywhere and, you know, you're going to lose that pen somewhere! And of course, if you don't actually move it, then it's stationary stuff. 12. Envelopes While you stock up on writing utensils, go ahead and throw the envelopes in your bag too.

It's one of those things you always forget to buy even though you need it more often than you think. Who cares if your Christmas cards come in an envelope with some hotel's name on it? It will still get the job done! Merry Christmas from the Do Drop Inn! 13. Magazines and newspapers You can take any reading material that the hotel has left for you to entertain yourself. Again, they'll be nice on the plane ride home, especially if you don't have movies on board! However, some magazines may have special stickers, meaning they must remain on the hotel premises.

Be sure to check it out! 14. Coffee, tea and sugar If your hotel offers equipment for preparing hot drinks directly in the room, feel

free

to take the tea bags, coffee bags and sugar packets if you wish. Just make sure those items aren't part of the minibar; otherwise, you will have to pay for them! And… You can't take the coffee maker or the tea pot… what a shame… 15. Coffee cups Strictly speaking, guests cannot take cups out of their rooms or the dining room. But if you really like your hotel's cup of coffee, steal it while they're not looking!

I'm not kidding! Simply ask if you can accept it; Most likely they won't have any problems. If you steal it and get caught at the police station, they will take a photo of you holding it and it will be a completely different coffee cup photo. 16. Bottled Water If you are staying in a country where it is not okay to drink tap water, most local hotels will stock your room with free bottled water. But if you're somewhere where tap water is safe to drink, be prepared to pay for these bottles. So this gift often depends! 17. Snacks To avoid extra expenses, you should assume that all food and drinks in your hotel room are not free.

Except for the little chocolates you might find on your pillow. But if you see some snacks or fruits in the hotel common area, it's probably okay to bring them to keep hunger at bay while you explore a new city. 18. Bathrobes The rules regarding this are a bit complicated and depend on the hotel. In many places, a mith bathrobe… a mith bathrobe? Take two: the missing bathrobe will be added to your bill. Some hotels even put price tags on the bathrobe hanger to make sure guests know it's not a free item they can take home. However, many more expensive hotels consider it a gift and even add embroidery with the guest's initials.

Well, "gift" is a stretch - you probably paid for that personalized bathrobe in the room rate! 19. Slippers They are not reusable, so if you leave them in the room, they will be thrown away. That's why it's not a big deal if you get a pair. They will be especially useful on the flight home if you are wearing shoes that are uncomfortable for a long trip but you don't feel like walking around the plane in socks. But keep in mind that some expensive hotels have much nicer slippers than the cheap, flimsy ones, and should leave them for future guests.

After they are cleaned and disinfected, of course! 20. The bathtub ducky Did you get attached to the rubber duck that was left to keep you company in your room? So don't leave your new friend behind! Plus, you've seen too much by now... Rubber ducks are pretty cheap, and even though they're reusable, the hotel staff probably won't mind if you bring them. Just ask them to make sure. 21. Umbrellas Many elegant hotels have them in case of bad weather. They are usually kept in the hallway rather than the guest rooms. Obviously, umbrellas are quite expensive compared to sneakers, but in most cases you can keep one.

And again, they're brand name, so if you use them after staying at a hotel, more people will know about them. There's no such thing as too much advertising, right? 22. The "Do Not Disturb" Sign and Magnetic Key Card Are you tired of your roommate barging in while you're trying to get work done? Well, next time you stay at a hotel, grab that Do Not Disturb sign and take it home. As for magnetic access cards, I'm not sure why you would need them, but they can also be purchased for free. The hotel turns it off after you leave anyway….

Ok, our list is getting pretty long, and it's not even all the things you can take from your room! Other gifts didn't make the list simply because getting them is more of an exception than the rule. But many upscale hotels go out of their way to impress guests, providing them with Rubik's cubes, stress toys, and even teddy bears. Oh, and one more tip that should cover all the basics: if you ever want to take something from a hotel room but doubt you can, just ask if you can buy it or check if your hotel has an online store where you can buy it. all those nice pillows and soft blankets.

Because yes, you can't take bed linen or towels with you! Now is your turn. What things on the list would you definitely take home? Let me know in the comments! If you learned something new today, like this video and share it with a friend. But hey! Don't go stealing that cup of coffee just yet! We have more than 2000 interesting videos for you to watch. All you have to do is click this video left or right and enjoy! Stay on the good side of life!