Why Hotels Skip Room Numbers Like 113, 213, and 313?
Have you ever stayed in a hotel, looked at the room numbers, and thought "Wait a minute… where’s Room 113?” You’ll see 111, 112, 114, 115… but the unlucky 113 is nowhere to be found. The same goes for 213, 313, and sometimes even entire floors. It’s not a mistake. Hotels skip these numbers on purpose. Here’s why. The Superstition Behind Number 13 In many Western cultures, the number 13 is considered unlucky. From Friday the 13th to tall buildings skipping the 13th floor, the number has long been associated with bad luck, fear, and superstition. Now imagine being assigned Room 313. If you’re a guest who believes in the bad luck of 13, would you feel comfortable? Probably not. Some people even refuse to stay in such rooms, which could lead to complaints, negative reviews, or even booking cancellations. For hotels, that’s a risk not worth taking. The solution? Skip the number altogether. Press enter or click to view image in full size Not Just 13: Global Superstitions Interestingly...