If it's busy, you're going to have neighbors no matter what, but there are several things that go into assigning rooms.

For during slow times:

Most people want higher floors, so that eliminates the 1st floor.

Then you've got 3 housekeepers to cover the remaining floors. It's better to have them concentrated on 1 or 2 floors rather than scattered throughout the rest running and moving carts around waiting to see if that DND is gone or a guest has checked out.

Then you've got to consider maintenance and deep cleaning of rooms. A hotel may take an entire floor out to do touch up maintenance work and deep cleaning of carpets, curtains, etc. during slow periods.

In addition to the utilities, security is also a factor. If something were to happen, having other people nearby may help.



When it is busy, it is a bit like Tetris, fitting all the pieces together in the best way possible.