Whether you're heading to a five-star resort or a boutique hotel, housekeeping services and hotel amenities provide for a more comfortable stay. Still, there are several problems with many of today's housekeeping services that can take away from your experience; if housekeeping doesn't take out sheets and towels on time, or heads to your without honoring the ?Do Not Disturb? sign, your trip may become far from comfortable. Requesting specific housekeeping services and learning about your hotel's amenities and complimentary services can ward off any potential problems from the start. Here are some other ways to ensure you make the most of housekeeping and hotel amenities on your next vacation:

1. Don't hold back from tipping. If you leave a tip and a note during your stay as a ?reward? for the housekeeping staff, you may be treated with better service throughout your stay. Avoid waiting until the end of your trip to share some positive notes or feedback about the services.

2. Use the ?Do Not Disturb? sign as often as you think you need it. Many hotel guests think they must have sheets and towels changed by a housekeeper, but in most cases, you can just ask for a set of fresh sheets and towels and do take care of the room change yourself. This prevents the housekeeping staff from moving your personal items around and entering the room, giving you as much privacy as possible.

3. Don't use the minibar. If you end up using the minibar, housekeeping staff will need to come in to restock it throughout your trip. You can request to leave the minibar locked or confirm that it will not be used during your stay so that nobody will need to come by for restocking services.

4. Select your preferred amenities and services when you check in. Most hotels will allow you to select specific days you would like to make use of housekeeping services, and also give you information about amenities and personalized services you may have access to. You can confirm these at check-in so that your stay is as comfortable and personalized as possible.