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- Business Insider asked hotel employees about the red flags to look for when checking into a hotel.
- Burnt-out light bulbs and dust in common areas may be signs a hotel isn't clean or well-maintained.
- Pay attention to how your bed is made to get a feel for the quality of housekeeping services.
Airbnb is losing clients to hotels — but that doesn't mean the latter is always a perfect solution.
Some hotels are better than others, and there are a few things guests can look for to see how their accommodations might stack up.