Many seasoned travelers make the tiny but sensible habit of leaving the bathroom light on in their hotel room overnight for a number of useful reasons. This is the reason:
1. Navigation at Night
It can be confusing to get up in the middle of the night to use the restroom in a hotel room because these are strange places, especially when there is complete darkness. Enough light is provided to securely move without fumbling for light switches if the bathroom light is kept on (with the door slightly open).
2. Avoiding Mishaps
The furniture layouts in many hotel rooms are different from what you’re used to at home. Injury can result from tripping over a chair, luggage, or a lost shoe. Stumbling and falling can be avoided with a dim bathroom light.
3. Preventing Unrest
A bright ceiling light may wake up your partner or family members if you share a room. Just enough light is available to view without disturbing others thanks to a gentle glow from the restroom.
4. Preventing Insects
Certain hotels may occasionally experience problems with insects like cockroaches, particularly in warm, humid areas. Since bugs tend to favor gloomy areas, leaving a light on can help keep them away.
5. Reducing Stress in an Unknown Environment
It can be unnerving for some people to be in a dark, strange hotel room. If they wake up in the middle of the night, a soft light source can help them relax and go back to sleep.
6. Readiness for Emergencies
A light source makes it simpler to find crucial goods, swiftly leave an area, or spot possible dangers in the event of an emergency or power outage.
7. Simpler Awakenings
It can be confusing to wake up in total darkness. A dim light makes mornings a little less startling by allowing your eyes to gradually adjust.
The best method to do this is to use the shower light, if one is provided, to decrease the brightness of the main bathroom light, which can be too bright, or bring a tiny nightlight when you travel.
If you were to stay in a hotel again, would you make this a habit? 😄