By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
When traveling, everyone hopes for a safe journey and a joyful return, while also trying to avoid any mishaps along the way, including those related to transportation, entertainment, and food. Hotel stays also come with precautions that shouldn’t be overlooked. Here are ten common legends and taboos related to accommodation during your stay, including the practice of knocking before entering a room—travelers may want to take note.
Top 10 Hotel Taboos (Image / stocksnap)
1. Don’t stay in the room at the very end
It’s considered bad luck to stay in the room located at the very end of the hallway. These rooms usually have lower occupancy and less human energy, which can weaken the positive yang energy and make them more prone to attracting negative spiritual presence.
2. Greet before entering the room
Always greet before entering your room to show respect to any other “guests” inside. You can ring the doorbell or knock three times, and when entering, do so sideways to avoid blocking the path of any unseen guests leaving.
3. Turn on the lights to signal occupancy
Once inside the room, turn on all the lights as soon as possible to indicate that the room is occupied.
Turn on the lights to signal occupancy (Image / stocksnap)
4. Smell something strange or feel the bed shaking?
If you notice a strong, unpleasant odor upon entering the room, or if the bed suddenly shakes or lights turn on by themselves, be cautious—it could be a sign from the other side. It’s advisable to ask for a room change.
5. Avoid staying completely silent after checking in
Staying completely silent after check-in might give the impression that no one is in the room. To prevent this, turn on some appliances like the TV, faucet, or lights to show that the room is inhabited.
6. Never put clothes in the closet
Closets are often believed to be hiding places for spirits. Putting your clothes in there may attract unwanted spiritual followers. Additionally, hanging clothes out to dry at midnight is an urban legend—spirits may easily attach themselves to the garments.
Never put clothes in the closet (Image / pixabay)
7. Lift the bedsheet to signal occupancy
After entering the room, lift the bedsheets and arrange the bedding to show that someone is staying and sleeping there.
8. Pay attention to the Bible on the nightstand
Hotels cater to guests of various religious beliefs and sometimes place Bibles, Qurans, or similar texts in the bedside drawer or on the nightstand for their use. However, if you find such a book already open to a specific page, be cautious—it might be placed there for protective or exorcising purposes.
Pay attention to the Bible on the nightstand (Image / unsplash)
9. Leave at least one light on while sleeping
Don’t turn off all the lights when going to sleep. Leave at least one light on to maintain some positive energy in the room and help you feel more secure.
10. Taking photos in the middle of the night
Avoid taking photos in the middle of the night, especially in hotel rooms or other accommodation spaces. Don’t use wall art in the room as a photo background either—you might accidentally capture an image of an unseen guest.
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