Business Insider asked hotel employees about the red flags to look for when checking into a hotel. Here's what the said. Empty parking lots may signal the hotel isn't a popular option.

Hotel employees shared the red flags to look for when checking into a hotel, such as dust in hallways and a bed made with loosely tucked sheets.

Business Insider asked hotel employees about the red flags to look for when checking into a hotel. Burnt-out light bulbs and dust in common areas may be signs a hotel isn't clean or well-maintained.