Originally Posted by
GUWonder
Even with DND signs on the door, some housekeepers just ignore the signs. Given they often get paid by the room and want to get out of there as soon as possible to go to the next job, they may be in more of a rush to get guests to check out than they should be. Unfortunately, when guests are getting sleep disturbed like this, the chances of getting the hotel to provide a material refund for the wrecked rest or any other goodwill/compensation gesture seems less likely (and less generous) nowadays than it used to be.
Good point. I had forgotten, but I have definitely experienced housekeepers blatantly ignoring the do not disturb sign on top of my locked deadbolt and security hasp. He I almost complained this morning, but it was an independent property I booked through an OTA, and trying to negotiate a refund for a stay paid through a third-party did not seem worth the hassle.