Hotel Guests: What You Need to Know About Stays, Tips, and Real Experiences

When you book a stay as a hotel guest, a person staying overnight in a paid lodging facility. Also known as traveler, you’re not just paying for a bed—you’re buying peace, service, and sometimes, a whole experience. But here’s the thing: most guests don’t know the rules behind the scenes. Why do some resorts limit your drinks to six a day? Why do housekeepers still expect tips even when everything’s "all-inclusive"? And why does a $800 glamping cabin sometimes feel more like home than a $300 hotel room?

Behind every all-inclusive hotel, a resort where meals, drinks, and activities are bundled into one price. Also known as all-inclusive resort, it’s a popular choice for travelers who want to avoid surprise bills is a hidden system. The food might be bland, the alcohol isn’t truly unlimited, and the "luxury" often means more staff than comfort. Meanwhile, tipping housekeeping, the practice of giving cash to cleaning staff as a gesture of appreciation. Also known as resort tips, it’s not optional—it’s essential for the people who make your stay possible. Skip it, and you’re hurting someone who works 12-hour shifts for minimum wage. And then there are vacation cabins, small, private, often rustic lodgings in natural settings, ideal for quiet getaways. Also known as cottage rentals, they offer something hotels can’t: silence, space, and real connection. They cost more per night? Maybe. But they give you back your sanity.

Whether you’re wondering if you’re allowed six drinks a day, if kids under 12 stay free, or if a $1 billion eco-friendly cottage is just a marketing stunt, the answers aren’t on the brochure. They’re in the real stories—what guests actually experience, what staff quietly wish you knew, and what you’re really paying for. This collection cuts through the noise. You’ll find straight talk about hidden fees, the truth behind "unlimited" perks, why adults-only resorts aren’t about exclusion but about escape, and how to pick a stay that doesn’t leave you feeling ripped off. No fluff. No sales pitch. Just what matters when you’re the one sleeping in the room.