For many of us, booking a hotel room means we're looking for the blissful opportunity to take a break from reality, let our hair down and indulge in much needed relaxation. While a hotel's purpose is to create an environment conducive to your needs, they can only do so with your cooperation. As a gracious guest, it's your responsibility to remain in a harmonious balance of unwinding, enjoyment, and thoughtful observance to aid in creating a pleasurable experience. Here is a guide to the do's and don'ts of hotel etiquette. 

Do:

Tip where appropriate. 

Gratuity is generally greatly appreciated by hotel staff. This team is dedicated to ensuring your trip runs smoothly and you have everything you need when you need it. Show your appreciation by tipping housekeeping, the doorman, valet, servers at the hotel restaurant or a helpful concierge. It's best not to wait until the end of your stay to leave a tip. The hotel staff may rotate daily, and you want to make sure you thank the staff that assisted you. 

Avoid noise pollution. 

As you are one of many staying at the hotel, it's important to be mindful of the noise you can control. When you're in good company, laughing, sharing stories, and excitedly engaging at louder decibels can happen before you know it. While it can be a challenge to temper fits of giggles, do your best to be respectful of your neighbors by keeping your voice down and turning your music and TV volumes at a reasonable level. 

Don't:

Hoard the continental breakfast offerings for later. 

A complimentary breakfast can be a big highlight for guests. However, it's best practice not to fill your purse and pockets for snacks to take back to the hotel room. The offerings are not meant to provide sustenance for the rest of the day or to be offered to non-guests. Taking more than what you plan on enjoying right then may not leave enough for other guests.

Be rude to hotel staff.

While mistakes happen, it can be difficult to keep your cool after hours of travelling. However, it's critical to remain polite and courteous when speaking to hotel staff. More often than not, hotel staff work as hard as they can to remedy a problem they did not create. The process will likely be in your favor if you're kind and patient.

It doesn't matter if you're traveling for business or pleasure, when you're away from home, it's vital to find somewhere relaxing and accommodating to lay your head. Days Inn in Jacksonville, AR, provides a memorable locale for a family vacation, or a work trip with an ample outdoor pool and fully equipped business center. Their dedicated reception desk staff is happy to help guests with anything you need, regardless of the time of day. This pet-friendly hotel offers free breakfast and Wi-Fi capabilities in every hotel room. To see the latest deals, visit the website or call (501) 982-1543.