Bathtubs in Hotel Rooms Being Phased Out CheapOair Staff May 21, 2011 general 1 Comment Gone the Way of the Walkmen Bathtubs are becoming a thing of the past now in hotel rooms now as chains are beginning to remove them all together in lieu of luxury showers. The Holiday Inn has reduced its total number of tubs from 95% to 55%. The Marriot chain intends for only 75% of the rooms to have showers. According to the report by USA Today, the elimination of the bath tub is due to corporate travelers have no need for tubs due to lack of time.