**Hotel Strikes Disrupt Major U.S. Cities: What Travelers Need to Know**
Travelers heading to several prominent U.S. cities, including Honolulu, Boston, and San Francisco, should brace themselves for potential disruptions to their hotel stays as thousands of hotel workers have gone on strike.
Unions representing hotel employees across the country have been in negotiations seeking higher wages, improved working conditions, and enhanced employee protections. With many hotel labor contracts set to expire on August 31, local chapters of Unite Here—a major union focused on the hospitality industry—have voted to authorize strikes and walkouts until a new agreement is reached.
### Which Hotels Are Affected by Strikes?
As of now, more than 10,000 hotel workers have initiated strikes across eight U.S. cities, impacting 23 hotels. Below is a list provided by UniteHere2, a union representing over 15,000 hospitality workers in the San Francisco Bay Area, detailing the hotels currently affected by strikes:
| **City** | **Strike Dates** | **Affected Hotels** |
|—————-|——————|————————————————————————————-|
| Baltimore | Sept. 2 | Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor |
| Boston | Sept. 1-3 | Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Seaport, Hilton Boston Logan Airport, Hilton Boston Park Plaza |
| Greenwich | Sept. 1-3 | Hyatt Regency Greenwich |
| Honolulu | Sept. 1-3 | Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach, The Royal Hawaiian (Marriott Luxury Collection), Sheraton Princess Kailulani (Marriott), Sheraton Waikiki (Marriott), Waikiki Beach Marriott, Westin Moana Surfrider (Marriott) |
| Kauai | Sept. 1-3 | Sheraton Kauai Resort (Marriott) |
| San Francisco | Sept. 1-3 | Grand Hyatt SFO, Grand Hyatt Union Square, Hilton Union Square, Westin St. Francis (Marriott), Palace Hotel (Marriott Luxury Collection) |
| San Diego | Sept. 1-2 | Hilton San Diego Bayfront |
| San Jose | Sept. 1-3 | DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, Signia by Hilton San Jose |
| Seattle | Sept. 1-2 | DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, Westin Seattle (Marriott) |
Please note that the details of these strikes are subject to change, and additional strikes may be announced in the future.
For travelers concerned about potential disruptions, the [Fair Hotel website](https://fairhotel.org/) offers a useful tool to check if your destination’s hotel is at risk of striking.
### What to Do If Your Hotel Is on Strike
If your hotel is affected by a strike, it’s important to understand the potential impact on your stay. While the hotel may remain open, operations will likely be severely limited, with minimal staff and reduced services. Striking workers will likely be outside picketing rather than performing their usual duties.
During a similar strike at Marriott hotels in 2018, travelers reported poor service, lack of compensation, and overall dissatisfaction with their experience. Some even opted to change hotels after encountering subpar conditions.
Hotels like Hyatt and Hilton have indicated they have contingency plans in place to minimize disruptions, but the impact on your stay could still be significant. Marriott did not respond to requests for comment.
If your hotel is on strike, consider rebooking at a non-striking hotel to ensure access to the amenities and services you expect. This can also help you avoid crossing picket lines, which some travelers may find uncomfortable.
Unite Here has also [created a guide](https://unitehere.org/wp-content/uploads/How-to-Prepare-for-Hotel-Strikes.pdf) for travelers preparing for hotel strikes, advising guests to avoid staying at hotels where strikes are occurring.
If you booked your stay directly with the hotel, contact them as soon as possible to discuss your options, including the possibility of canceling your reservation without penalty. If you need to rebook, be sure to check whether other hotels in the area are also affected by strikes.
If your trip is significantly impacted, you may want to consult your [travel insurance policy](https://thepointsguy.com/guide/best-travel-insurance/) to see if it covers disruptions due to hotel strikes.
### How Long Will the Strikes Last?
The duration of these hotel strikes is uncertain. Unite Here’s local unions are prepared to hold out for as long as necessary to secure a contract that meets their demands for higher wages, fair staffing, and the reversal of COVID-era cuts.
With contracts expiring on August 31, strikes could potentially extend into the busy fall travel season. However, there is still hope that agreements can be reached to avoid prolonged disruptions.
“Our colleagues are the heart of our business,” said Michael D’Angelo, head of labor relations at Hyatt, Americas. “We remain optimistic that mutually beneficial agreements can be reached without strikes, and we look forward to continuing to negotiate fair contracts and recognize the contributions of Hyatt employees.”
For the latest updates, travelers should regularly check the [Fair Hotel website](https://fairhotel.org/) and stay in contact with their hotels to plan accordingly.
Source: thepointsguy.com