A travel expert has opened up about the hotel rooms he always avoids – and it might surprise you
A hotel expert has revealed why he never books a room ending in the number 01. Javier Sobrino, founder of Descubriendo Viajes, a Spanish travel platform specialising in handpicked accommodations, warns that all rooms ending in 01 – such as 101, 201, 301 etc, should be given a wide berth if you are after a peaceful stay.
Picking a room at your holiday destination might seem like a minor detail, but factors like the room number can actually make a big difference – and it is not just down to superstition. In the United States, the number 13 is considered unlucky, making it the most commonly dodged number when it comes to room and floor numbers, according to Javier.
Another somewhat mysterious number is 237, due to its link with Stanley Kubrick’s film The Shining, which made it synonymous with eeriness and mystery. There is also 622, which is often avoided thanks to the renowned mystery novel “Room 622 by Joel Dicker.
But leaving aside these numbers associated with legends or fictional stories, there are others that should be avoided for more well-founded reasons. During his appearance on Cadena COPE radio, Javier stated that all numbers ending in 01 should be avoided as much as possible if you want a more peaceful stay.
But, putting aside these numbers linked with legends or fictional tales, there are others that should be sidestepped for more concrete reasons. During his chat on Cadena COPE radio, Javier advised that all numbers ending in 01 should be avoided as much as possible for a quieter stay.
“Those rooms are typically situated in the corner – that is, near the lift and also close to the exit to the hotel stairs,” he clarified. While this may not always hold true, based on his own experiences, he’s found this to be the case in many hotels.
“Every time a guest passes by or someone comes down the stairs, you’ll hear it. I’ve even heard, staying in rooms on this corner, that you can hear the lift,” he said. “So, if you’re planning on getting some rest, try to avoid that room.”
Most hotels don’t let you pick your room, so Javier suggests that if reception has allocated you a room with that number ending, ‘you should immediately ask if they can give you the one at the end of the hall, for example, or one that’s quieter’.