
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Booking an <a href="https://www.verywellhealth.com/allergens-types-function-risks-5205396">allergen</a>-free hotel room is like finding a treasure, often it is a myth, rarely have I found it to be the truth. As someone with <a href="https://growthandfaith.com/2023/03/27/surviving-allergy-season/">allergies</a>, I always try to stay at allergen-free hotels. The idea of spending a night completely free of coughing, sneezing, and itchy eyes is a dream. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Last week, I was asked to travel for work. Normally, I am excited about visiting a new city, learning new information, and making new connections. However, since my allergies around this time of year is extreme. I started dreading how I was going to be able to sleep at night without my air purifier and in carpeted and potentially dusty room. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, when I booked a room at a hotel that claimed to be allergen-free, I was pretty stoked. However, I should have withheld my excitements because my experience wasn&#8217;t quite as perfect as I hoped it would be. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here&#8217;s the story of my stay and the struggle to breathe easy. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">My Allergen Free Room- A Myth</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">First and foremost, the hotel that I booked was a 4-star hotel and when I arrived, I was impressed by the cleanliness of the lobby. The old charm and antique Funiture&#8217;s in the lobby and the friendliness of the staff. After I got the key, I took the elevator, which was carpeted, to my room. When I entered the room, it was clean, seemed spotless and smelled okay, which was a good sign. I took some pictures of the space, check the draws, bathrooms, vents, bed, and curtains. Afterwards, I headed to my first convening. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When I returned and started getting ready for bed, I was okay. When I got in bed and attempted to fall asleep, I started having issues breathing. I had taken my allergy medicine so I thought I would be okay, but truth is I struggled to sleep. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, I realized although the hotel claimed to be allergen-free, but it was a myth. There was no dust on the furniture, and the carpet was vacuumed, but I started to sneeze. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Truth of Subpar Air Quality </h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Second, the air quality of the room was an issue. The air conditioning unit was a bit dated and couldn&#8217;t filter out pollen, dust, and pollution as effectively as newer models. Thus, breathing became more difficult as the night went on, and I ended up wearing a face mask to stop my sneezing and get some sleep.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While this hotel offers some good options to limit allergens, it does not quite live up to its claim of being allergen-free. Staying here was still uncomfortable and unpleasant for someone with allergies. Even with a clean room, there is always an underlying presence of allergens lurking nearby. When I informed the front desk, they asked if I had Ashma? No, sir I do not have Ashma, but if I did the allergens free room should have been able to accommodate for that need. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Next time, I will look for a hotel that offers clean, hypoallergenic bedding and have an air purifier that runs throughout the night. I understand that allergen-free stays are not easy to come by, and I can have only reasonable expectations, yet I will continue to aim to find the most comfortable place to stay for a sound, uninterrupted sleep. I have been lucky before, so I can do it again! </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On a positive note, if you don&#8217;t have allergies, this is a great place, located at the perfect location. It is close to a number of museums, attractions, restaurants, and shopping centers. Unfortunately, I just could not sleep. </p>
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