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Why Hotel Check-In Timings Are Almost Always 12 pm Or 2 pm
- Tuesday November 25, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Understanding why hotels follow these timings helps travellers set realistic expectations and enjoy a seamless stay without unnecessary stress.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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What You Can (And Cannot) Take From Your Hotel Room
- Wednesday October 15, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Neha Grover
Not everything in your hotel room is complimentary! Check out the list of items you can and cannot take from your room before checking out.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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How To Get Free Hotel Room Upgrades Without Paying Extra
- Monday October 13, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
No, you do not need to play mind games to get that suite you have been eyeing. Follow these travel-smart hacks to get a hotel room upgrade without spending extra - just timing, charm, and a bit of insider know-how.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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12 Hotel Habits That Separate Good Guests From Annoying Ones
- Monday August 4, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
While there is no official rulebook on hotel room etiquette, a few thoughtful habits can make the stay more pleasant for you, the staff, and fellow guests.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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6 Hotel Booking Tips That Will Save You From Regret Later
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- Travel | Written by Payal, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Booking a hotel online? From picking the right site to checking hidden policies, these 6 smart hotel booking tips will help you avoid any unpleasant surprises on your next trip.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Are Hotel Rooms Always So Dimly Lit? The Real Reason Behind That Mood Lighting
- Tuesday June 24, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Hotel rooms often feel like a break from reality, and lighting has everything to do with it. Here is why most hotel rooms are dimly lit and what it means for your comfort, energy, and mood.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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"Millionaire Businessman" Reveals How To Score Free Hotel Room Upgrade
- Wednesday May 21, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Neha Grover
The viral video has garnered over 3,50,000 views. Mark Tilbury shares five different ways to get a free hotel room upgrade.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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6 Tips To Help You Find A Good Hotel Online
- Friday October 4, 2024
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
Do not fall prey to fake pictures or exaggerated claims, read these important tips to find a lovely hotel for your upcoming trip.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Flight Attendant Shares "Game-Changing" Tips For Hotel Guests
- Saturday June 8, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A flight attendant has shared a "game-changing" tip to ensure hotel guests never forget valuables in the room when they check out. Esther Sturrus shared the travel hack in a TikTok video, which is now going viral on the social media platform.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Customer Tipped Me Rs 20": OYO CEO Ritesh Agarwal Remembers Doubling Up As Cleaning Staff
- Monday May 29, 2023
- Feature | Edited by Anjali Thakur
Mr Agarwal recounted a memorable incident where he found himself cleaning a hotel room, only to be confronted by an angry customer.
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www.ndtv.com
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One Viral Tweet Unleashed Many Clever Hotel Hacks. Take A Look
- Tuesday October 8, 2019
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
It all started when Twitter user Rick Klau shared a smart tip to close the curtains completely in a hotel room to keep the sunlight out. Soon, Twitter users began to share their own hotel hacks.
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www.ndtv.com
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In A Bag, Over 1 Crore In Rs 2,000 Notes. TTV Dinakaran's Bribe, Say Cops
- Tuesday April 18, 2017
- India News | Reported by Tanima Biswas, Edited by Raija Susan Panicker
When Sukash Chandrasekar answered the knock at his hotel room's door, the men who asked to be let in were not in uniform. It was only after entering his room at Delhi's Hyatt hotel late on Sunday night that they revealed they were policemen who had been tipped off that he was carrying more than a crore in cash.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Hotel Check-In Timings Are Almost Always 12 pm Or 2 pm
- Tuesday November 25, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Understanding why hotels follow these timings helps travellers set realistic expectations and enjoy a seamless stay without unnecessary stress.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
What You Can (And Cannot) Take From Your Hotel Room
- Wednesday October 15, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Neha Grover
Not everything in your hotel room is complimentary! Check out the list of items you can and cannot take from your room before checking out.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
How To Get Free Hotel Room Upgrades Without Paying Extra
- Monday October 13, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
No, you do not need to play mind games to get that suite you have been eyeing. Follow these travel-smart hacks to get a hotel room upgrade without spending extra - just timing, charm, and a bit of insider know-how.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
12 Hotel Habits That Separate Good Guests From Annoying Ones
- Monday August 4, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
While there is no official rulebook on hotel room etiquette, a few thoughtful habits can make the stay more pleasant for you, the staff, and fellow guests.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
6 Hotel Booking Tips That Will Save You From Regret Later
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- Travel | Written by Payal, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Booking a hotel online? From picking the right site to checking hidden policies, these 6 smart hotel booking tips will help you avoid any unpleasant surprises on your next trip.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Are Hotel Rooms Always So Dimly Lit? The Real Reason Behind That Mood Lighting
- Tuesday June 24, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Hotel rooms often feel like a break from reality, and lighting has everything to do with it. Here is why most hotel rooms are dimly lit and what it means for your comfort, energy, and mood.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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"Millionaire Businessman" Reveals How To Score Free Hotel Room Upgrade
- Wednesday May 21, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Neha Grover
The viral video has garnered over 3,50,000 views. Mark Tilbury shares five different ways to get a free hotel room upgrade.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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6 Tips To Help You Find A Good Hotel Online
- Friday October 4, 2024
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
Do not fall prey to fake pictures or exaggerated claims, read these important tips to find a lovely hotel for your upcoming trip.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Flight Attendant Shares "Game-Changing" Tips For Hotel Guests
- Saturday June 8, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A flight attendant has shared a "game-changing" tip to ensure hotel guests never forget valuables in the room when they check out. Esther Sturrus shared the travel hack in a TikTok video, which is now going viral on the social media platform.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Customer Tipped Me Rs 20": OYO CEO Ritesh Agarwal Remembers Doubling Up As Cleaning Staff
- Monday May 29, 2023
- Feature | Edited by Anjali Thakur
Mr Agarwal recounted a memorable incident where he found himself cleaning a hotel room, only to be confronted by an angry customer.
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www.ndtv.com
-
One Viral Tweet Unleashed Many Clever Hotel Hacks. Take A Look
- Tuesday October 8, 2019
- Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain
It all started when Twitter user Rick Klau shared a smart tip to close the curtains completely in a hotel room to keep the sunlight out. Soon, Twitter users began to share their own hotel hacks.
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www.ndtv.com
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In A Bag, Over 1 Crore In Rs 2,000 Notes. TTV Dinakaran's Bribe, Say Cops
- Tuesday April 18, 2017
- India News | Reported by Tanima Biswas, Edited by Raija Susan Panicker
When Sukash Chandrasekar answered the knock at his hotel room's door, the men who asked to be let in were not in uniform. It was only after entering his room at Delhi's Hyatt hotel late on Sunday night that they revealed they were policemen who had been tipped off that he was carrying more than a crore in cash.
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www.ndtv.com