You might not fare any better if you get your java from the hotel lobby or breakfast buffet. Microbiology professor Dr. Charles Gerba told Smarter Travel that germs collect quickly on communal coffeepot handles, where they can transfer to your hands when you pour your own cup. And even if you never go outside your hotel room, you might still be at risk of exposure to other guests' bacteria. "[W]e've done virus tracer studies where we found that maids move the viruses from room to room during cleaning," Dr. Gerba explained.
Even that isn't the worst thing that can happen to an in-room coffeemaker. TikTok influencer Angela Riihiluoma, a former hotel employee, revealed some very dirty little secrets about hotel rooms on her channel. As reported by The Sun, Riihiluoma advised her followers never to use the cups in the room if they're made of glass. (It seems the housekeeping staff may cut corners on cleaning times by just wiping the glasses down with Windex instead of actually washing them.)
Riihiluoma also warned viewers never to use hotel-room coffeemakers. Why? "Because apparently, some people like to use it as a urinal," she said. "So I don't care how addicted you are to coffee — don't use it."
Of course, this is just one anecdotal report. There are no actual stats on how many hotel guests are so desperate (or somehow impaired) that they can't manage the few steps to the bathroom. But you might want to stick to a coffee shop for your morning cup.
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