So, you fancy booking a few nights away at a comfy hotel, but you fear the grumpy, overworked receptionist will clock your vaping device and start laying down the law. Are you right to worry? Or is it fine to vape in a hotel these days?
The problem is that the general attitude towards vaping has changed over the last few years. As a result, sudden rules and regulations, such as the clampdown on vaping at festivals, may have recently sprung up out of nowhere.
If you are quite partial to the occasional vape and also appreciate the blissful comfort of a hotel stay, you might be pondering, “Can I vape in a hotel room?” The rules aren’t always as straightforward – and the answer isn’t a simple yes or no — but we shall do our very best to break it down in this short blog post.
Current Vaping Rules
There’s no blanket law about vaping in the UK that says you can or can’t vape indoors, which means the decision is up to each hotel. Some hotels have no issues with vaping, while others may treat it just like smoking and ban it across the premises, especially in non-smoking rooms.
The best approach, as always, is to use a little common sense and ask ahead. In all fairness, you can probably knock out a quick phone call in half the time it takes to read this blog post, but if you would prefer not to, we can instead make a few assumptions herein- so let’s do that.
Can I Vape in a Hotel or Not?
Some hotels are fine with vaping in designated outdoor areas but do not allow guests to vape inside their rooms. It’s also a good idea to check their policy on balconies, as these spaces are often seen as extensions of the room itself.
Having said that, we would be surprised if even the strictest hotel policies would prohibit smoking on a balcony, so you are probably fine to do that in most cases.
Either way, if you don’t want to risk a fine or having to check out early, it’s worth making sure you’re in the clear.
Can I Vape in a Hotel Room?
Again, this depends entirely on the hotel. Many larger chains, especially those with strict non-smoking rules, will likely extend this to vaping as well. However, smaller, independent hotels may have more relaxed rules.
Even if vaping isn’t outright banned, it’s important to consider how hotels detect it. High-end hotels or those that are completely smoke-free often have air particle detectors in place, and believe it or not, some of these can pick up vapour just as easily as they detect cigarette smoke.
These detectors may even trigger smoke alarms, which can cause quite a hassle. Still, you could always deny it – with no smoke, ash, or tar, it’s going to be quite difficult to prove you have vaped in your room, seeing as the scent dissipates quite rapidly.
In general, if a hotel doesn’t explicitly state that vaping is allowed, it’s safer to assume that it isn’t. To avoid drama or embarrassment, always ask the staff before lighting up your vape indoors.
Are There Vaping-Friendly Hotels?
Yes, some hotels are more open to vaping than others. Certain vape-friendly hotels even provide designated areas where guests can comfortably enjoy their e-cigarettes or vaporizers. These areas are typically well-ventilated and separated from shared spaces to ensure non-vapers aren’t disturbed.
When booking a hotel, check in advance to see if they offer such facilities. Some hotels might be able to accommodate specific requests for a vape-friendly room, but it’s far from guaranteed. Again, you can always call ahead!
Will Vaping Set Off Hotel Smoke Alarms?
Again, these days, vaping can set off sensitive smoke alarms in many hotels. Premier Inn, for example, has been known to have alarms that react to vapour. Even if you’re staying at a hotel that doesn’t strictly prohibit vaping in rooms, you could still find yourself facing an alarm situation.
If the idea of setting off alarms (and possibly paying fines) doesn’t sound appealing – and you would prefer not to trundle down to the car park in your dressing gown at 6 a.m. for an emergency evacuation – it’s best to avoid vaping indoors unless you’ve explicitly been given the go-ahead.
Bottom Line
Each hotel has its own set of rules, so you might want to do your research before vaping indoors. Most hotels will have outdoor designated areas for both smokers and vapers, but the rules around vaping in rooms or on balconies vary.
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The next time you feel like nipping away for a few nights, take a NEAFS with you instead of a vape. They taste better, afford far less risk than vaping, and are incredibly affordable.
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