Travelers have had enough. It’s time to make hotel room bathrooms private again

The article critiques the trend of transparent bathroom designs in hotel rooms that compromise guest privacy and comfort.

Travelers have had enough. It

Travelers have had enough. It

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Let’s set the scene. You’ve been dating someone for a few months, things are going well. It’s time to take the next step — a weekend away together.

You find a great hotel that ticks all the right boxes: nice neighborhood, some enticing food and drink options and phenomenal reviews for its “fun” design elements.

Then, you check in. Entering the room together, you quickly realize things are going to get a bit more intimate than planned.

The toilet, set in a small cubicle, is shielded only by a thin panel of glass with strategically placed frosting, just steps from the bed. The human form, though blurred, will most certainly be seen, no matter where you are in the room, the user’s feet fully visible because, for some reason, the designer didn’t think the bottom section of the cubicle needed that frosting. Do take a moment to consider the potential audio issues.

First, let me just say, no judgment if that’s your thing.

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