Travelers are fed up with hotel room bathrooms that lack privacy. It's time to reclaim the privacy we deserve in hotel bathrooms.
Imagine planning a romantic weekend getaway with your partner, only to find that the bathroom is anything but private. A thin panel of glass with strategically placed frosting separates the toilet from the bed, leaving little to the imagination. This is the reality for many travelers, and it's a growing concern.
The issue isn't limited to budget hotels. Even high-end luxury resorts have been known to prioritize design over privacy, leaving guests feeling exposed and uncomfortable. But there's a movement afoot to change this.
Enter Bringbackdoors.com, a website launched by Sadie Lowell, an American marketer based in Europe. The site is dedicated to helping travelers find hotels with private bathrooms.
Lowell's own experiences with strange hotel bathroom designs inspired her to create the site. She recalls a recent trip to London with her father, where they booked a room with twin beds, only to discover that there was no bathroom door.
'I couldn't stop thinking about how strange it was,' she says. 'I booked twin beds, so why no door?'
Lowell's frustration led her to create Bringbackdoors.com, which now has a database of hotels with and without bathroom doors. The site has gained traction, with over 800 submissions from around the world.
'It's been kind of a crazy roller coaster ever since, just slowly gaining more and more momentum,' she says.
The site categorizes hotels based on their level of privacy, with 'the worst offenders' having no privacy at all, '50% privacy: Glass doors with walls' offering some privacy with some maneuvering, and 'no doors' covering additional sensory concerns.
While some hotels may prioritize design over privacy, there are still options for travelers seeking guaranteed privacy. Bringbackdoors.com is a valuable resource for those looking to avoid the embarrassment and discomfort of an open bathroom.
'It just feels really good because I went after such an unusual topic. There was a part of me that said, 'Are people going to care about this? Maybe, maybe not.' And the traction it’s gaining is telling me, yes, a lot of people care about this.'
So, the next time you're planning a trip, remember to check out Bringbackdoors.com to ensure you have a private and comfortable stay. It's time to reclaim the privacy we deserve in hotel bathrooms.
