One of the most exciting things about heading on a holiday isn’t just visiting somewhere new or trying different cuisines – sometimes, being able to stay in a nice hotel room feels even more thrilling!

Though, spending the night in a new bedroom isn’t always as enticing as we think it is.

At least, that’s what some ex-hotel workers have revealed…

Picture this: you’ve just arrived at a picturesque location and you’re checking into the luxury hotel of your dreams. You hurriedly rush to your room, excited to hop onto a comfy bed and unpack your stuff, only to walk into a dirty, run-down room that looks nothing like the pictures… Basically, this is your worst nightmare.

You see, spending money and energy booking a hotel room doesn’t always mean you’re guaranteed luxury. In fact, sometimes unforeseen surprises can be revealed.

Kettles may have some nasty surprises

Many travel experts and ex-hospitality workers have lifted the lid on what goes on behind the scenes in hotel rooms, and it isn’t pretty.

One specific rule they recommend following is to ensure that your hotel room is clean… Especially because there may be certain spots that housekeeping staff might miss. Kettles, for example, are one item that often go unchecked.

In some instances, some guests might go as far as to use the kettle for some pretty unspeakable things… Including cleaning personal items like underwear!

Dr. Heather Hendrickson, a senior lecturer in Molecular Biosciences at Massey University in Auckland, confirmed to the Huffington Post that kettles are often dirtier than expected.

In fact, she said that boiling water doesn’t kill all microorganisms – certain bacteria, including clostridium botulinum spores, can only be killed by heat above 248 degrees Fahrenheit.

Gross… Having a morning hotel room tea or coffee just became a major turn off!

It’s better to take precautions

Thankfully, there are some tips hotel workers have given to people when checking into a hotel room – including using anti-bacterial wipes to wipe over all surfaces, which is great for budget hotels. Flushing the toilet, especially in warmer climates where bugs are more frequent, is also another tip.

What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments!