‘Running mattresses’ are the latest travel trend that could backfire when booking a hotel room. Experts have weighed in.

One travel trend is taking hotel guests’ rewards points to the next level.

A popular trend known as “mattress runner” has people booking hotel rooms to earn free nights or collect status points.

However, these travelers apparently did not complete their stay. But still booking a room in the hope of winning. A move that could backfire. According to the terms and conditions of some hotels displayed online.

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One curious traveler took to Reddit and posted on the Reddit forum “r/Hyatt” to see if guests needed to be present to receive credit.

A user asked, “Hyatt Mattress Run – Has anyone ever been penalized for mattress running via digital check-in and no-show? Did that work?”

“Mattress Run” lets guests book hotel rooms to earn free nights or collect status points. Some of them didn’t even stay in the hotel room. (Istock)

“Yes, they didn’t give me credit for the stay and they charged me a cash rate. It is very hit or miss,” one user commented.

Another person added: “I booked a Hyatt… Check in online Even though I received a message saying ‘Please check in at reception. Because we have a problem with the digital key'”

“This morning I was able to check out online. This was just a one day test. This seems to be working. I will see if I get the qualifying night back,” the user concluded.

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“Can’t use… You have to check in at the front desk,” one user said.

Another person commented, “I saw someone here propose doing a ghost/mattress run in his hometown (or) it’s an interesting idea.”

The user further explains that “She/he lives in Nashville and is willing to check in/stay at the Hyatt. so that people can run on the mattress Sounds win/win to me.”

Fox News Digital has reached out to Hyatt for comment.

One user (not pictured) posted on Reddit, “Has anyone ever been punished for running the mattress through digital check-in and not showing up at all?” (Istock)

On Hyatt’s website, it states that the Hyatt app can “manage your stay on the go. From booking to check-in and check-out.”

Another Hyatt website dedicated to World of Hyatt members states, “(M)members must complete check-in and stay for his or her eligible H&H (Homes & Hideaways) stay. to earn points and receive qualifying returns according to the credit level.”

“No points will be awarded for fees paid in advance. Cancellation fee or No-Show Fees paid by a Member for bookings that he or she does not actually use. In some cases (e.g., no-shows and late arrivals, cancellations), Points and Tier Qualifying Stay Credits may be removed from Member account,” Hyatt’s website continues.

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Hilton’s website has information about guests at “No Shows” related to receiving points

“No grade status or credit will be awarded for the situation. A “no show” occurs when a member has made a guaranteed reservation with a credit card. but didn’t check in at the hotel Whether the member’s credit card is or not Charged for any portion of a reserved stay in accordance with the hotel’s “no show” policy, according to Hilton.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Hilton for comment.

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Alston Causey, vice president of Travelmation, a US travel company, told Fox News Digital that people like hotel ratings and status. But achieving that goal should not be achieved by cheating the system.

“In the tourism business There are few things worse than a hotel room or a paid, unused vacation,” Causey said via email.

Alston Causey, vice president of Travelmation (not pictured), told Fox News Digital that if you book a hotel, You should stay in that hotel. (Istock)

Causey said most well-heeled travelers will reach status before the end of the year. So there is no need to stress or rush to get those extra credits.

“Couch running is for those who are at the top and tend to find themselves there year after year,” he said.

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Causey advises travelers that before trying out a “mattress,” they should ask themselves: “Will this be worth it to me?” and “Will the price be worth the benefits of status next year?”

“This will vary from person to person. So take the time to make sure it’s really necessary for you,” he said.

“If you book a room in that hotel Make sure you use it,” Causey wrote.

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“I find (it) sad that there are so many people who don’t make the most of their vacation time… So my top advice is, go travel, use the hotel room you want to book by the end of the year and give yourself an excuse to get out there!” he added.