Whether I am heading out of town for a business trip, a quick weekend getaway, or a week-long vacation, I do thorough research on the hotel I am going to stay at for my time away. There is nothing worse than walking into a nasty hotel.

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For me, when I first walk into a hotel room, there are a few things I look at. I start by inspecting the bed—pull back the sheets and check for any stains, hair, or signs of bedbugs along the mattress seams. Next, I always check the bathroom for cleanliness, making sure the toilet, sink, and shower are free of grime or mold. What are your best practices? Let us know in the comments...

According to The Travel, the nation's dirtiest hotel chain has over 90 locations here in Louisiana... Now, when you talk about hotel locations, each varies by location. A newly renovated Hotel in a major city might look completely different from one in a smaller town that hasn’t been updated in years.

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When you think of the dirtiest hotel chain in America, you might picture run-down motels or budget-friendly spots that don’t get the best reviews. But according to The Travel, the title of the nation’s dirtiest hotel chain goes to a brand that many travelers might find surprising...

According to this list, Hampton Hotels is ranked the #1 dirtiest hotel chain in America. They’re usually very affordable and don't typically have a bad rating online, so this was kind of shocking to me!

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Hampton Hotels, a well-known and generally well-rated chain, has been ranked as the dirtiest in the country. This may come as a shock to those who frequently stay at these hotels, especially since many locations have 3-4 star ratings on TripAdvisor.

Hampton Hotels has roughly 90+ locations in Louisiana alone. If you’ve ever stayed in one, did it live up to this ranking, or do you think it was unfair?

Louisiana Residents Advised to NOT Travel to These 9 Places

The United States Department of State regularly issues travel advisories for Americans to help keep them safe during their vacations. There are four levels of advisories: exercise normal precautions, exercise increased caution, reconsider travel and do not travel. These are nine of the 19 destinations under a Level 4: DO NOT TRAVEL advisory.

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