Hotels are getting more crowded as the pandemic subsides, and with that comes noise.
Research the walls
Always read guest reviews on third-party travel websites to suss out hotels with persistentnoiseissues.
Look for references to thin walls, noisy plumbing, nearby trains or frequent parties.
And dont be afraid to call a hotel youre considering with questions: Does it have double-glazed windows?
Central air-conditioning (which is typically quieter than room units)?
For business travel, book a vacation hotel, which should be less busy on weekdays.
For weekend leisure, hit a business hotel.
And avoid hotels that frequently put up college sports teams or other large traveling groups.
She also says that onroad trips, properties away from interstates and airports can be quieter.
Avoid hotels under renovation
A no-brainer, right?
But construction remains among the more frequent noise-related complaints in Hotels.com reviews.
Keep an eye out for the renovation notices many hotels place on booking sites and their own websites.
