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Why are smoking room so hard to find? My family and I have been coming to Ocean City for years and it seems over the last 3 years, smoking rooms are getting harder to find.
John,
This is a nationwide trend. I read in a travel magazine that less than 1% of all new rooms being built were designated smoking rooms. This is not only a personal preference, but it will decrease the insurance the hotel has to pay as well. I believe you will find this trend continuing in the future. That being said, most hotels offer a place to smoke, often on your balcony.
This is a nationwide trend. I read in a travel magazine that less than 1% of all new rooms being built were designated smoking rooms. This is not only a personal preference, but it will decrease the insurance the hotel has to pay as well. I believe you will find this trend continuing in the future. That being said, most hotels offer a place to smoke, often on your balcony.
Answered: August 27, 2010
Hey John, My dad is a smoker as well. Here's some places that do have smoking rooms:
Grand Hotel
Serene Hotel and Suites
Holiday Inn Ocean Front
Best Western Sea Bay Inn
Princess Royale
Hilton
Days Inn
Comfort Inn Gold Coast
Holiday Inn Express
Clarion
Quality Inn
Answered: August 27, 2010
You are correct, it is becoming harder and harder to find a smoking room. I am a smoker, but never like the smell of the rooms that do allow smoking and I will not smoke inside around my son.  I always ask if I can smoke on the balcony. Some allow it, some don't. Whatever hotel you decide on, call them directly and ask if you can smoke on the balcony.Â
Answered: August 28, 2010
Unfortunately, a lot of hotels that have non smoking rooms or are completely non smoking are now charging a $50.00 or more fee or fine if there is evidence that a person has been smoking in the non smoking areas. Times are changing for sure.
Answered: August 29, 2010
