Re: OP. I think hotels, or at least the newer ones, try to design their way out of #1, 2 and 5. TVs can be kept from exceeding certain volume levels, walls and floors can have thickness or soundproofing material, and doors can and often do have automatic-shut mechanisms.

Talkers can be another matter, as can families at every level.

Since I've been using Priceline I've noticed things getting a bit segmented with hotels. I tend to get put in and favor the business-oriented extended stays or anything that's mainly business. Many of these are priced too high on a walk-in basis for families and have rules that might be a problem for them.

Then you've got the more famous names like the Hilton or Marriott or Holiday Inn that are usually OK, but have higher risk of getting a loud group (maybe for a football game or graduation), a family like those on the nanny shows, or (the worst) an entire sports team or band.

But the real problems are usually in places with posted rates or rates low enough for walk-ins, especially ones who can't pay with credit cards. These also tend to be the most run-down.