Travelers slam hotels for eliminating bathroom doors

Hotel rooms are being redesigned in ways that are catching some travelers off guard.

Across a range of hotel brands, traditional hinged bathroom doors are being replaced with sliding panels, frosted glass, curtains or, in some cases, no separation at all between the bathroom and sleeping area, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Hotel operators have pointed to rising construction, maintenance and energy costs as key factors behind the shift, the publication noted.

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