5 Hotel Rooms Taboos To Avoid Hauntings During Check Ins!
Have you ever seen your friend knocking on an empty hotel room door? Or seen hotels and buildings that have 3A floor on them instead of the number 4? You may or may not be well aware of some taboos and unspoken rules when checking into a hotel or even rumors of a haunted hotel.
Here are 5 intriguing taboos or superstitions to follow for a peaceful hotel stay.
#1 : NEVER Enter Your Hotel Room Without Knocking On The Door First!
#1 : NEVER Enter Your Hotel Room Without Knocking On The Door First!
Before stepping into your hotel room, pause and knock on the door three times. To announce your arrival to the unseen "owner" of the room—because who wants to trespass into their territory uninvited?
In many cultures, it’s believed that this act of respect keeps the restless spirits at bay. By knocking and saying something like, "I’ll be staying here for a couple of days. I come in peace," you’re essentially signing a supernatural truce: no harm, no haunting.
Skip this ritual and you might find yourself with a terrifying night that you will never forget.
#2 : Turn On All The Lights, Open The Curtains & Windows
Sure, throwing open the curtains and turning on the lights feels like a natural thing to do when entering a hotel room—who wouldn’t want fresh air and a brighter space? But here’s the eerie twist: it’s not just about comfort.
In the spiritual realm, hotel rooms are often thought to harbor lingering negative energy (yin). By flooding the space with light and fresh air, you’re inviting positive energy (yang) to reclaim the room, restoring balance and banishing the unseen gloom.
Think of it as clearing out the shadows—because who knows what might be hiding in them?
#2 : Turn On All The Lights, Open The Curtains & Windows
#3 : Cover all the TV and Mirrors!
#3 : Cover all the TV and Mirrors!
Mirror mirror on the wall, what is that thing hanging on your...?!
In some spooky tales, they're said to reflect more than just your image. While is some beliefs, it is said to drain your personal energy. Thou it might sound harmless, but they can be a portal for the unexpected at night!
If you don't want to experience watching Ju On crawling out of your room's TV, then you might want to place a cloth to cover it.
#4 : Avoid The 4th Floor At All Cost!
If you’re in Malaysia, you’ve probably noticed a curious absence of the number 4 in many hotels—it’s replaced with 3A. Why? Because in Chinese culture, the word for “four” (sì) sounds chillingly like the word for “death” (sǐ).
Just like some avoid the infamous number 13, skipping the fourth floor is a nod to cultural superstitions. If your room happens to be on this floor, tread lightly… or consider switching rooms. After all, some fears are rooted in more than just numbers.
#4 : Avoid The 4th Floor At All Cost!
#5 : Claim The Extra Bed Before Something Else Does!
#5 : Claim The Extra Bed Before Something Else Does!
Traveling solo? If your room comes with two beds, don’t let the spare one sit untouched—it’s an open invitation for wandering spirits to make themselves at home.
Stake your claim by throwing your luggage on it or messing up the sheets. This signals the unseen a message that the space is “Occupied—no vacancy for the supernatural.”
Trust us, the last thing you want is to wake up feeling like you’ve got invisible company. 🛌👻
Traveling offers an escape from the ordinary, but in our part of the world, even checking into a hotel comes with its own superstitions. Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, following these taboos might save you from an unsettling encounter—or an unwanted ghostly guest.
If you love a good scare but prefer it without the risk of a real haunting, Hauntu is the perfect destination. Step into a haunted hotel, uncover chilling mysteries, and face the dark forces within—all in a thrilling, immersive experience.
Contribute Author: Aznir Murad, Marketing Executive & Content Writer
Date: 31 Oct 2024
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