Hence the wording: “Please do not disturb. Our pack is hibernating.” The lodges have resort-wide “Hibernation Hours” from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Kids also usually have nap times during the day.

I will never forget our stay in Dubai at an exclusive hotel – where the knocking on the door kept coming and coming, despite our putting out the “Do Not Disturb” sign when we wanted to work ...

She said: "So apparently in Las Vegas if you leave the "do not disturb" sign on your hotel door for more than 72 hours they automatically send over a police officer to make sure you're still alive ...

Hotels across the country are making sure their “Do Not Disturb” signs are getting the point across with flair.No longer are the signs just plain printed black and white door hangers.