Do not disturb sign being ignored

[kileskus]

How often does this happen to you and how do you deal with it?

I've had a couple of cases where I've put a DND on the door prior to going out and come back to find my room cleaned. It's quite irritating because I don't like my belongings being repositioned and have medical supplies I don't want people seeing, but I assume it's done either in good faith or for housekeeping to make it easier for themselves on check out day. I've read that some hotels do condition checks on rooms regardless of DND but is that necessary if there's a credit card on file?

Wanted to hear your experiences with this.

 

[Scarlett]

I almost always just leave the DND sign on the door. Can only think of maybe one or two very rare instances over a 20 year span where someone has then come into the room to service it.

If I see the cleaning staff I’ll let them know it’s not required for my room. Or sometimes I’ll tell the front desk to let cleaning staff know it’s not required.

 

[DC3]

I've had a couple of cases where I've put a DND on the door prior to going out and come back to find my room cleaned

They believe that you are forgetful and don’t remember that the sign is on? Most likely all very innocent.

 

[RooFlyer]

I think its happened only once or twice. But I think better (in addition to DND) to let reception know and to emphasise that you want them to tell housekeeping.

 

[markis10]

With the move to electronic DND I wonder how many accidental activations occur, I know I have done it, sometimes housekeeping knock to check

 

[Flyerwin]

when I’m traveling for work for a couple of days I usually leave the dnd sign up as I can’t be bothered and it’s always been respected.

 

[Denali]

Ive only once had an issue and it was the Quest Homebush after a Rolling Stones concert and housekeeping tried to barge in at 8.30am. The door lock/latch thingy prevented her from storming in

Its 8.30am after a concert and we had late check out - bugger off