Can You Vape in Hotel Rooms?
Policies might ban vaping in hotel rooms and other areas of the hotel, including outdoor spaces. However, they might also allow vaping throughout the hotel. Therefore, it’s best to contact the hotel and ask them directly, or read the hotel’s policies online before arriving.
Whether or not vaping is allowed in a hotel is up to the discretion of the owner, and any of the destination's laws on this. Vaping doesn’t fall under the UK indoor smoking ban, although hotels with strict no-smoking policies might also prohibit vaping.
Here, we’ll explore common queries around vaping in hotel rooms and holiday properties - plus top tips for taking a vape on holiday, and how to ensure you stick to the rules and regulations for vaping on your trip.
Research the Hotel’s Policy before You Go
Your hotel’s policy might have information on whether you can vape on the premises, so it’s a good idea to read this before your stay. If you can’t find any rules on vaping in this policy, don’t assume there aren’t any.
In the UK, there are no laws against vaping indoors. However, as there are no official laws against vaping indoors, vaping policies in UK hotels are at the discretion of management. Businesses are within their rights to stop you from vaping on their premises.
As a general rule, if a hotel is non-smoking throughout, it’s likely to also be vape-free. You may find small, independent hotels have different rules on allowing vaping in shared spaces, as well as in your personal room.
Hotel Smoking Policies
It is important to always check with the hotel whether vaping is allowed on the premise before arriving and follow all guidance. However, most major hotel chains in the UK will not permit vaping inside of their hotels.
Why Check Policy before Vaping in Hotels?
You should always check with the staff before using your vape. Hotels reserve the right to remove guests for any reason if they feel you aren’t respecting the terms of your stay. Therefore, vaping in hotel rooms, or anywhere else in the hotel, when it’s not permitted could lead to a fine. The hotel might also ask you to leave the premises.
Look for Vape-Friendly Hotels
Adult vapers who want to vape in the hotel they’re staying at should actively look for vape-friendly hotels.
You might be able to find useful information on vape friendly hotels by checking popular travel forums. Alternatively, contact a few different hotels in the area you’re travelling to and ask them directly whether they allow vaping in hotel rooms and in other areas of the building.
Are You Allowed to Vape on a Hotel Balcony?
Vaping is usually allowed in outdoor spaces, although some hotels may direct you to a dedicated area. Some hotels consider the balcony to be an extension of the room, meaning the rules for vaping in hotel rooms apply to vaping on the balcony of these rooms. As always, when in doubt it’s best to ask.
Is Vaping Banned in Other Holiday Properties?
Other accommodation options like hostels and B&Bs may have different rules about vaping. B&Bs are often independent businesses, and the rules can be whatever the owners choose to be appropriate.
The same is true for hostels. Some hostels may allow vaping. However, they may also implement a blanket ban on smoking and vaping. It really comes down to the individual hostels.
So far, we’ve only discussed vaping hotels and accommodation in the UK. This means the rules on vaping in hotel rooms, hostels, and B&Bs may differ if you’re staying in another country.
Can You Vape in a Hotel Room Abroad?
As in the UK, the best course of action is to never assume you can vape in a hotel room abroad. Always do your own research into the rules of the area you’re visiting and the accommodation you’re staying in. Do not take the word of other guests, make sure to check with management.
Some countries, such as Cambodia, have banned the sale, use, and import of e-cigarettes altogether, so you know for certain that all forms of accommodation will not allow you to use your device. It also means that you will not be able to vape anywhere else in the country, even outside. Therefore, before going abroad with your vape, it’s best to check the countries where vaping is banned before doing so.
Another thing to consider when you take a vape on holiday via plane is packing. All airlines have different rules when it comes to vaping equipment. Battery-powered e-cigarettes, vapes, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems, in almost all cases, can only travel in carry-on or hand luggage. Find out more on whether you can take vapes on holiday with our vaping travel guide.
Ultimately, whether you can vape in hotels will depend on factors like hotel policy and the laws of the country you’re visiting. However, one thing’s for certain: you should always check for any policies on vaping in your accommodation before doing so, and follow any rules that apply.
Smoke-free products are not risk-free and provide nicotine, which is addictive. The best decision any adult smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether. Smoke-free products are not alternatives to quitting and are not designed as cessation aids.
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