Ever wondered how hotel cleaners transform rooms from messy to magical? Or do you marvel at how high-touch surfaces, like mirrors or shower screens, stay fingerprint-less for days upon end? We were ...

Most hotel guests remember to tip the valet, acknowledge the concierge, or thank the front desk staff. Housekeepers, though, are the invisible force behind every freshly made bed, every spotless ...

Organize your belongings in designated areas to assist housekeeping staff in efficiently tidying your room. Avoid making the bed upon checkout, as it will be stripped for cleaning by housekeeping.

Rules and etiquette around tipping have changed rapidly over the past few years. Everyone has always known to tip the big three: servers, hair stylists, and bartenders. And most folks know to tip ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leaving out the "do not disturb" sign during your entire stay does not make a housekeeper's job easier. Catherine McQueen via ...

A hotel housekeeper who's worked at a San Francisco Marriott for 10 years says they love their job. The challenges are cleaning disgusting things and a lack of work when guests decline the service.