No, don’t light candles in a hotel room. Candles aren’t allowed into most hotel rooms as they’re deemed as a cause for fire hazards. Candles do set off smoke/fire alarms. So, it’s better not to light candles in a hotel room.
Who doesn’t love to have a romantic date in a luxurious stay? Candles are a great way to make your date delightful. But can you light them inside a hotel room?
Would it not trigger smoke alarms? Would the hotel staff allow candles inside? You’ll know the answers to all these common questions in this article.
Can you light a candle in a hotel room?
No, don’t light a candle in a hotel room. Most hotels have smoke detectors in place. The candle soot might trigger these alarms.
Trust me, you wouldn’t want that. Hotels don’t usually allow people to bring candles into their rooms. They do so for safety reasons.
Why Aren’t Candles Allowed In Hotel Rooms?
They could fine you for bringing candles with you. Candles might cause fire hazards, this is the primary reason why they are frowned upon by the hotel staff.
Accidents happen when people leave the candle unattended or happen to knock the candles over, creating fire hazards.
Candles release soot, which can damage the furnishings of the hotel room or could even trigger the smoke alarms in the reception.
Candles could set off the sprinklers in the hotel room as they deem there’s a fire accident in the room. This isn’t ideal. don’t you think 😉
Can you light a birthday candle in a hotel room?
No, don’t light a birthday candle in the hotel room. A lot of soot is released when the candles are blown out.
This smoke could trigger the alarms in the room in the reception. Then the staff will evacuate the building, which is a lot of trouble.
I guess you can avoid this by keeping the windows open and placing the candles near the windows. I’d not do this though.
Can I light scented candles in a hotel room?
No, don’t light scented candles in a hotel room. They might trigger smoke or fire alarms in the reception.
If all you want is some fragrance, use the alternatives. You can use wax warmers or electric essential oil diffusers.
Note the word ‘electric’ here, you should be using only those for fragrance. Open flame candles aren’t allowed into the hotel rooms.
Scented candles permeate all the furnishings in the room. This might irk the next occupants if they’re allergic to the scent.
Can you light candles in a non-smoking hotel room?
No, don’t light candles in a hotel room where it’s marked as ‘no smoking’. A candle produces soot and this might trigger the alarms.
If you wanna light up the room, use electric candles. If you want some fragrance, use wax melts but don’t light up a candle. It might land you in trouble.
Will Candles set off the fire alarm in a hotel?
Yes, Candles could set off fire alarms in a hotel. The heat from the candle can trigger fire alarms. The soot could trigger smoke alarms.
The heat from a candle is unlikely to set off an alarm but it could set it off, especially if it’s too close to the ceiling.
Can a candle set off a smoke detector?
Yes, a candle can set off a smoke detector. This usually happens when soot is released from the candle.
The smoke detector alerts the reception. The staff then sets off the fire alarms in the rest of the hotel, evacuating the building.
A firetruck will then be sent to the hotel along with the firemen. There’ll be a lot of chaos and many people will be scared.
You’ll be bearing the expenses for all this ruckus. The hotel staff will hand you a hefty bill.
Will blowing out a candle set off a smoke alarm?
Yes, it can. I’ve heard people confessing that they set off smoke alarms when they blew their birthday candles in a hotel room.
The sensors are so precise that even the smell of smoke could trigger them. Candles that produce a burning-like smell can cause this.
Do oil burners set off fire alarms?
No, essential oil diffusers don’t set off fire alarms. This is because they don’t emit smoke, they diffuse steam.
Many alarms won’t detect the steam from the diffusers as a danger, but some do if you keep the diffuser on for long hours.
How to prevent the candle from setting off a smoke alarm?
Below are some instructions to prevent the candle from setting off the smoke alarm in your hotel room.
- Don’t light up candles in rooms with a ceiling fan. The fan makes the smoke worse and it’d set off the alarms.
- A single candle doesn’t set off the alarm but multiple candles can. So, don’t light up multiple candles in a room.
- Place the candles away from the smoke alarms. This helps prevent the alarms to an extent.
- Be careful when you blow out the candles. Use a snuffer if you want to prevent the smoke from the candles. Blow them out one by one if you want to keep the smoke minimal.
- You can also prevent the smoke from the wick by bending it into the wax. The flame will be extinguished but no smoke will be released. You can use a wick dipper for doing this.
What Can You Use in Place of a Candle?
You can use electric wax warmers and essential oil diffusers to fill your room with fragrance. They don’t trigger any alarms as they don’t release smoke of any kind.
If you want some flickering light in the hotel room, use some electric candles. Electric wax warmers come with light too.
Electric wax warmers
Wax warmers can replace scented candles. There are companies that make wax melts out of organic waxes like Soy wax and Beeswax.
Wax warmers can give the same vibes as a candle, they have a wonderful light and give out great scents. There is no danger of a fire hazard too.
You can also combine two or more types of wax melts to create a custom fragrance. Nothing goes to waste when you use wax melts.
Electric Essential Oil Diffuser
If you like natural fragrances, an Essential oil diffuser might work for you. Of course, there aren’t many options as with scented candles.
Essential oil diffuser doesn’t release any kind of smoke like candles do. So, you can use this in a hotel room without a doubt.
Look for oil diffusers that come with beautiful light. You can use artificial lighting to create the ambiance you like if the diffusers don’t have lights.
Conclusion
Filling the hotel room with candles might seem romantic but it’s not worth the trouble in my opinion. Just use the alternatives.
My friend, who is a hotel manager has a lot of stories to share, and believe me, you don’ wanna deal with the side effects of lighting up a small candle.
Contact the hotel staff prior to checking into the room. Let them know your plans and they might set you up with some alternatives.
