If you're tired of returning to an overheated or freezing hotel room after a long day of sightseeing, TikTok user Jord Bernard has shared a brilliant trick that could make your stay much more comfortable—and you already have what you need in your wallet!
As reported by the Mirror, most hotel rooms require you to insert your key card into a slot to activate the room's air conditioning or heating.
But when you leave and take the key card out, the system shuts down, leaving you to come back to an uncomfortable room.
Jord’s hack? Simply use any other card, like a library card, membership card, or even a travel card, instead of the key card to keep the system running while you're out.
This way, you can come back to a perfectly cooled or heated room after dinner without needing to keep the key card in place.
“For those who don’t already know, you can put any card into the system in your hotel room, which means you can leave the air conditioning running while you go to dinner and come back to a perfectly cool room,” Jord explained in her video.
While some people have raised concerns about energy waste, Jord clarified that she only uses the trick for a short time—just enough to ensure the room is comfortable by the time she gets back.
Followers have been enthusiastic, with many noting that the trick also helps keep the minibar cold if you're storing food or drinks for later.
