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Much-hated hotel feature that’s being rolled out across resorts – especially in smaller rooms

Wanting to use the bathroom on holiday in privacy could soon be a thing of the past. A rising number of hotel rooms are ditching the bathroom door entirely - and it's because rooms are getting smaller.
Much-hated hotel feature that’s being rolled out across resorts – especially in smaller rooms

A bathroom feature that is already common in hotel rooms are glass bathroom doors, which are just as hated.

But it seems some hotels are going even further - and getting rid of doors entirely.

Experts have said this is common in cities such as London and Tokyo when hotel space is tight, meaning rooms are often smaller.

By ditching the doors, it makes a bedroom seem larger and trendier.

Kenneth Cronin, who has worked as a project coordinator for hotels, told Thrillist: "The key lies in thoughtful design and careful consideration of sight lines, which are the views extending beyond a space’s immediate confines.

"For instance, the view from a corridor when a bedroom door opens or the placement of a mirror that might reflect a private area.”

This was backed up by interiors supplier Drench last year.

They told Sydney Morning Herald: "The lack of dividing walls means that natural lighting can fill the room and the panoramic views can be fully appreciated.

"If well-designed, the close proximity can make the bedroom-bathroom areas feel much more spacious than they actually are."

While this may not be a problem for solo travellers, it isn't popular when travelling with friends.

One woman said it caused problems when sharing a hotel room with some of her colleagues.

She said: "We would try to go in shifts and wait until some of us left the room.”

She said she was even forced to use the bathroom in the lobby on more than one occasion.

Other people have shared horror stories of their shared hotel bathroom woes.

One woman said she had a "frosted glass door" to the bathroom when sharing with a friend - only for one of them to get food poisoning.

Another said they had to always play music to cover the sounds of anyone using the bathroom.

If you want to avoid it for yourself, it is advised to check the hotel room images before booking, to see how the bathroom is laid out.

It's not the only thing people hate in hotel rooms.

Loud, buzzing fridges is a pet peeve for some, with one TikTok user revealing how to avoid it.

And smart tech has been slammed by hotel guests, with many saying they have been left confused when trying to control their lighting and heating.

And here's the biggest hotel hates according to Brits.

Kara Godfrey, Deputy Travel Editor

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