Business Insider asked hotel employees about the red flags to look for when checking into a hotel. Advertisement"The driveway or parking lot will tell you if the hotel is busy," Jones said. "If you don't see the parking lot full or see many other people checking in, this may not be the right place to stay." A lack of response to pre-arrival inquiries is a major red flagLeon said every hotel experience begins well before check-in. "The public areas are used by everyone entering and leaving the hotel, so these areas should remain spotless," he said.

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