15 Simple Ways to Make a Hotel Feel Like Home

Here's how to create the at-home atmosphere at a hotel!

Traveling for business prior to the pandemic had become commonplace for people; some jobs require their employees to stay in hotels a lot. And although rooms are normally nice enough, they’re still plain enough to make even the most seasoned traveler bored and homesick.

The challenge for hotels is to make you feel welcome while appealing to the broader masses. In any case, it's easy enough for the savviest traveler to spruce up their surroundings every time—and create the at-home atmosphere they crave on the road.

Use the Ironing Board

The ironing board isn't just for ironing; every hotel has one, and their shapes lend them well for a variety of uses. Need a table to hold your laptop to attend a Zoom or watch a movie?

Whip out the handy dandy ironing board and adjust to your perfect height.

If the countertop has limited space in the bathroom, consider unfolding the ironing board in there, and viola—instant table. It’s also great to eat a meal if you have a couple of kids to feed; just line them up on the bed with the ironing board at the right height.