5 Things to Do When You’re Stranded in a Hotel

Dozens of travel visits, both casual and professional, are extended indefinitely because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This has been a cause for concern and budget stretch for many, making for a matter of inconvenience for others. Whatever the case, it can get unbearably dull and boring indoors and it is easy to spiral down into negativity given the situation.

Here are five things you can do to ease the dullness and snap out of a downward spiral in a lengthy hotel stay.

Surf the net
Since the outdoors are off-limits, wrap yourself in warm comforters and look to the Internet for a sprinkle of positivity, just make sure you visit websites with happy and positive vibes! Online video streaming sites such as Netflix, Youtube, and others offers never-ending, quality content to consume. If you’re a gamer, this might be the perfect time to finish your gaming backlog or grind to get that rare item you’ve been wanting to get for a long time. For the more productive ones, there is an array of free online classes to take and online jobs for some extra cash.

Chitchat
Hotels are filled with friendly staff. Talking to them would lighten your spirits and theirs as well. We need social connection and stability now more than ever, but make sure to practice social distancing still.

Get a massage
COVID-19 is impeding everything from travel itinerary to the global economy. With a situation that is all so stressful, a massage could perfectly soothe you and help you forget about everything momentarily.

Shoot photos
Hotels have lovely interior designs and photography can be therapeutic, in a way. Take the time to take photos from lobbies to roof decks to the infinity pool. You can also have photoshoots inside your room. If you’re going out of your room, be sure to stay in the hotel at least and continue to practice safety protocols

Stay updated
There are always new developments every day and one day, this will all be over and you can go home. Stay up-to-date by checking the news for reports and advisories.