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And some stays are just memorable for the wrong reasons \u2013 1 in 3 (33%) Americans have gone as far as breaking up with a partner on a trip because of their travel habits. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that for the most part, most Americans (81%) agree that traveling with their partner has deepened their bond and brought them closer together. What\u2019s more, couples can opt for and book hotels with specific amenities to mitigate their biggest icks: more than 40% of travelers champion buffet breakfasts (49%) as good bang for their buck and a pillow menu or sleep friendly amenities (44%) for those who struggle to sleep in a new place. Similarly, daily housekeeping (44%) and unpacking services (44%) have saved the day for couples sharing a room with a messy partner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI unpack as soon as I get to my room, so it\u2019s alarming to find out that\u2019s a big \u2018no\u2019 for so many people on a romantic weekend. To nip frustrations in the bud, make the most of what your hotel offers, like choosing a room with an unpacking service to get you both out and about, or daily housekeeping if your loved one needs help keeping things tidy. Use the Hotels.com app\u2019s comparison tool too, which lets you compare up to five hotels so both of you can find your perfect somewhere\u201d said Melanie Fish, a Hotels.com spokesperson.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For smooth travels ahead, check out these hotels in popular U.S. destinations perfect for a romantic weekend getaway, complete with amenities to relieve any travel turn-offs:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho108540\/mgm-grand-hotel-casino-las-vegas-united-states-of-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MGM Grand Hotel &amp; Casino<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Las Vegas \u2013 perfect for stingy diners<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skip the mini bar snacks and head to the Vegas-style breakfast buffet at MGM Grand where there\u2019s something for everyone, and all-you-can-eaters will get a bang for their buck. Still hungry? Come back for more during lunch.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho268986\/sheraton-phoenix-downtown-phoenix-united-states-of-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sheraton Phoenix<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 perfect for messy partners<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This downtown Phoenix hotel still offers daily housekeeping for guests who may need an extra helping hand to keep things tidy. Other amenities include: an expansive fitness center, two restaurants and an outdoor pool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho219391\/the-benjamin-new-york-united-states-of-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Benjamin Royal Sonesta,<\/strong><\/a><strong> New York City \u2013 perfect for specialist sleepers<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No need to pack your own pillow and sheets. This hotel\u2019s Rest &amp; Renew sleep program has many enticing elements including a curated pillow menu, lullabies and 24\/7 Sleep Team to make your dreams come true.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho149758368\/the-st-regis-bal-harbour-resort-bal-harbour-united-states-of-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Miami \u2013 perfect for avoiding unpacking drama&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luxury lovers will enjoy this high-end, beachfront hotel featuring butler service with packing\/unpacking services. The hotel also boasts four restaurants, a spa and two outdoor pools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/ho2117813696\/virgin-hotels-new-orleans-new-orleans-united-states-of-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Virgin Hotels New Orleans<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 perfect for forgetful folks<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This jazzy hotel is known for its highly personalized rooms and high-tech touches. What\u2019s more, if you tend to forget your hotel key, Lucy, your digital personal assistant, will save you with a digital keyless entry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One third of Americans have broken up with a partner during a trip because of their travel habits\u00a0 Hotels.com finds&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":24257,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[106,60],"tags":[],"companies":[44],"locations":[53],"class_list":["post-24256","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brand","category-featured","companies-hotels","locations-dallas","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Hotels.com Reveals the Biggest Travel Icks<\/title>\n<meta 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