I've stayed at over 500 hotels. There are 2 red flags I always notice before booking

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I've stayed at over 500 hotels. There are 2 red flags I always notice before booking — and 3 that make me want to check out

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There are several red flags to be mindful of when choosing a hotel to stay at.
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As a travel writer, I've stayed at over 500 hotels around the world.
I've gotten good at spotting red flags both before and after booking accommodations.
Low-quality photos and…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-05-05 18:14:36.