When you realize weed is legal here — but the hotel still says no smoking anything.

When you realize weed is legal here — but the hotel still says no smoking anything.

This is the single most common U.S. cannabis travel mistake: buying legally and then assuming the hotel room is fair game. It almost never is. Major U.S. hotel chains ban smoking and vaping of any kind, and cleaning fees for breaking the rule run $250–$500 per incident. The fix is planning your consumption space before your trip — 420-friendly rentals, licensed lounges, or a private residence where the owner allows it. Safety here isn't about legality, it's about not getting hit with a surprise fee at checkout.