How to read hotel photos before booking: cleanliness and practical details
Key takeaway
Look at bathrooms, mirrors, furniture and room-specific photos, while remembering that photos cannot guarantee current cleanliness.
Look at details, not only styling
Interior colours may catch your eye, but bathrooms, flooring, seating, tables, towels and amenities help you judge what to ask about. Photographs cannot prove the current cleaning condition.
Find bathroom and washbasin photos
Check the bath, toilet, mirror, preparation space and lighting. If you need to shower or get ready, look for hairdryer and towel information as well.
Notice what is missing
One atmospheric picture cannot show everything. Look for separate views of the room, bed, bathroom and equipment. Ask about anything important that remains unclear rather than assuming it is absent or unsuitable.
Compare specific rooms
Different rooms can offer brighter colours, subdued lighting or different bathrooms. Browse REFRAIN’s room photos, then confirm which rooms are available and their rates.