I am an undercover germ phobic and shriek when I go to hotels for over night stay.  Most of my clients and close friends are not aware of my phobia.

My first rule of thumb… I always completely strip the bed of the linen and ask for fresh linen or request that housekeeping come clean while I am in the room after checking in.  The best germ sites for contamination are the telephone, hotel pens, glasses, bedspread, remotes, faucets and light switches.  As a result, I kindly request that these areas are cleaned or replaced with new/fresh items. 

Over the years, I have found that some hotels will easily accommodate your request than others.  My most recent stay at a local chain, housekeeping was very compliant of my safe guard me from other consumers germs.  I recommend to check in and leave with out things other guest have left behind….Germs and Colds included

Likewise, the staff at the front desk deserved five gold stars at my last stay.  Two front desk clerks stood out as being superior in catering to my needs, Toddrae and Art.    I got everything cleaned and replaced with two simple words spoken to me, “no problem”.  Those words were like a beautiful melody on continuious play.  Yet, so rare when you have a list of request to nestle into your hotel room. 

My pick of the week for the germ phobic patron is the Hilton Troy in Michigan.  Please check them out and let me know your thoughts.

Hilton Detroit/Troy

5500 Crooks Road

Troy, Michigan, United States 48098-2806

Tel:               1-248-879-2100          Fax: 1-248-879-6054