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I've stayed in multiple hotels, some of them are good, others are anywhere from okay to awful.
Omni, InterContinental, JW Marriott and Westin are pretty great.
The Sheraton Fairplex, Renaissance(LAX) and Hyatt Regency Westlake are not so nice. The noise level is unbearable.
Quality Inn & Suites(SLO) is awful, but what do you expect from a low-end hotel?
Sources of noise:
- refrigerators. This one is easier to get away with, the first thing I do upon checking in my room is to unplug it.
- A/C noise. This is the biggest headache. Some air conditioners sound like jet engines, I try my best to avoid using it altogether. But when if you don't use A/C personally, the giant compressors for HVAC can be very bothersome.
-Elevator, Ice/vending machine. It isn't a big issue for me because most rooms are not adjacent to them.
-Walls lacking sound proof. No big deal when your neighbor is quiet.
In my previous trips in the past, I stayed in properties like Hilton Homewood, Marriott Courtyard, Springhill and the similar. Many of them were great for my needs, after all, all I want is a good night's sleep. But their A/C noises are unbearable.
I don't think I'll travel often in the future. Unless your budget allows to you splurge on better hotels, it's very hard to sleep well. The mattress is another issue, but it's another topic.
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I suffer from a brain injury. Noise makes my headaches much worse. I've tried every brand of earplugs on the market over the years. These are the best:
I suffer from a brain injury. Noise makes my headaches much worse. I've tried every brand of earplugs on the market over the years. These are the best:
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Originally Posted by GoodHombre
I feel so sorry about your injury.
I tried ear plugs but I never feel comfortable with them.I think maybe I'll bring some when I have to travel next time, just in case.
Noise doesn't lead to headaches in my case, it just disrupts my sleep.
Really.....look at the videos on how to insert earplugs. I know it seems simple, but if you insert them correctly, the earplugs will be comfortable. Also make sure the earplugs aren't too big for your ear canal. They make them in different sizes.
Way before my injury I dreaded sleeping in hotels because of the noise. I've stayed in noisy 5 star hotels. There was never a guarantee they would be quiet. I'm a light sleeper. Earplugs make all the difference. Practice with them at home so you'll be used to them when you need them.
Really.....look at the videos on how to insert earplugs. I know it seems simple, but if you insert them correctly, the earplugs will be comfortable. Also make sure the earplugs aren't too big for your ear canal. They make them in different sizes.
Way before my injury I dreaded sleeping in hotels because of the noise. I've stayed in noisy 5 star hotels. There was never a guarantee they would be quiet. I'm a light sleeper. Earplugs make all the difference. Practice with them at home so you'll be used to them when you need them.
Do you have the same problem at home?
I think I'll experiment with them at work. Hearing people chitchatting in office is quite unpleasant and that bothers me on a daily basis.
In my experience, any room with a connecting door to the next room will transmit noises, depending on your neighbor. Conversations, TV, anything really. I stay in Marriott properties weekly, and doesn't matter if it's a JW or a Fairfield...transmits just the same. I typically crank the AC fan to keep it going all night to drown it out. I can handle white noise, traffic, etc., but not people talking.
I'm not bothered by noise (ear plugs fix that issue) as much as by how HOT hotel rooms are! I can't sleep at a room temperature higher than 62 degrees F. Most middle and high-end hotels don't even let you open the windows, which means it's hot even in the winter. I deliberately seek out budget hotels with opening windows in the winter, and completely forgo summer travel.
I'm not bothered by noise (ear plugs fix that issue) as much as by how HOT hotel rooms are! I can't sleep at a room temperature higher than 62 degrees F. Most middle and high-end hotels don't even let you open the windows, which means it's hot even in the winter. I deliberately seek out budget hotels with opening windows in the winter, and completely forgo summer travel.
I can relate to your experience.
Ventilation means a lot to me, too.
The trick is to book a hotel room with a balcony, which is very common for resorts. Downtown hotels rarely offer the perk, on the other hand.
In my experience, any room with a connecting door to the next room will transmit noises, depending on your neighbor. Conversations, TV, anything really. I stay in Marriott properties weekly, and doesn't matter if it's a JW or a Fairfield...transmits just the same. I typically crank the AC fan to keep it going all night to drown it out. I can handle white noise, traffic, etc., but not people talking.
Exactly. Last time I traveled with my parents, they stayed in the connecting room next to mine and I could easily hear them talking. The soundproof was okay, but the connecting door transmitted some sound.
By the way, the best hotel I've stayed is Peninsula. It was a pleasant experience, not sure if their soundproof was perfect or my neighbor happened to be quiet.
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