After a long travel day, there's nothing better than finally getting to your hotel, checking in, and heading to your room to relax. But before you flop down on the bed or open up your suitcase to grab some fresh clothes, there's one thing you should do first, and that's put your luggage in the hotel room's bathtub or shower. How to Protect Your Luggage From Bed BugsFrom delayed flights to lost luggage, travel is already anxiety-inducing enough without adding these pervasive pests to the mix. If your hotel room doesn't have a bathtub, the shower works fine as well. How to Check Your Hotel Room for Bed BugsOnce your luggage is safely out of the way, take some time to inspect the room and ensure it's bug-free.