Why Hotel Room Windows Don’t Open The lack of fresh air ventilation in hotel rooms comes down to several reasons, but almost all of them share the same overarching motivation: reducing liability.

First, ring the hotel to see if it has rooms where the windows can be opened; if you ask, they may book you into one of these, or into a room with balcony doors which can be left open at night.

While countless remedies and tips exist to improve sleep, one simple, often overlooked method can make a significant difference: opening your windows at night.

Is it terrible to crack open a window during winter nights? A reader likes to get a little fresh air. Her husband says it's a waste of energy. Advice columnist Umbra Fisk settles this heated dispute.

Why Hotel Room Windows Don’t Open The lack of fresh air ventilation in hotel rooms comes down to several reasons, but almost all of them share the same overarching motivation: reducing liability.